Master of
Science in Managerial Sciences (with a concentration in Business Analysis)
Program Description:
The Business Analysis major provides the requisite expertise
for analytically oriented careers in business with emphasis on applications
data analysis and decision support techniques. Applications for
information analysis include decision support systems, business intelligence,
data mining, and knowledge management. Analytical areas span data
analysis, business modeling, management science, statistical modeling, and
financial modeling and operations management.
The mission of this program is to prepare professionals to take on leadership
roles in information analysis. Potential career paths include business
development, market analysis and research, financial planning, data analysis,
operations management, and strategic planning. M.S. graduates with the
business analysis concentration are ideally positioned for careers in any
functional area of business that requires data analysis and information
technology skills. This concentration also prepares students for Six Sigma
certification.
Regulations of the Degree
I. The regulations, policies, and procedures
given in the "Master's
Enrollment" and "Master's Programs" sections in this
chapter apply to the M.S./BA program. A maximum of six hours of
transfer credit is permitted in this 30-hour program.
II. Course Requirements. The course requirements for the
degree of Master of Science with a major in Business Analysis and the format of
the program follow:
The courses in this
section are in addition to the 30 semester hours required for the M.S. degree
with a major in Business Analysis . They are assigned as part of the admissions
process based on a review of each student's transcripts. They can be exempted
if equivalent work has been previously completed with minimum grades of C. The
foundation courses must be completed as early as possible in the program and,
at the latest, before students take their third 8000-level course. See the "Course Descriptions" later
in this catalog for descriptions of each graduate course.
Accounting: MBA 7010 (or equivalent), or Financial and
Managerial Accounting Principles (Acct
2101
and Acct 2102 or equivalent)
Behavioral
Science: Management (MGS 3400 or
equivalent) or Organizational Behavior (MBA 8160 or equivalent)
Economics: Microeconomic principles (Econ 2106)
Mathematics: College Algebra (Math 1111) or equivalent
Statistics:
B. Required Courses in the Major (12 hours):
MGS
8020 Business Intelligence
MGS 8130 Problem
Solving
MGS 8150 Business
Modeling
MGS 8040 Data
Mining
MGS 8030 Knowledge Management
MGS 8110 Applied Regression Analysis
MGS 8140 Management Science Modeling
MGS 8170 Statistical Modeling
MGS 8760 Quality Management
MK 8210 Marketing Intelligence
III.
Program of Study. Each student's program must be planned in
consultation with the faculty adviser a copy of the program filed with the
Office of Academic Assistance and Master's Admissions for review and approval.
Progress toward the degree, including clearance for graduation, cannot be
confirmed without an approved program of study. The program of study should be
planned before the student takes a non-required course. Any changes in the
program must be approved by the faculty adviser and a copy of the changes sent
to the OAA. Students always must consult the "Course
Descriptions" chapter of this catalog to determine if they have
met the prerequisites for any course to be taken.
IV.
The time limit for completing the M.S./BA is five years from the
first semester a course in section B, C, or D (above) is taken.