Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (MSBDA)

About the Program

The Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (MSBDA) at TSU will provide the students with comprehensive training in one of the fastest-growing fields. Business Data Analytics is designed for Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Information Systems Analyst, and related candidates looking to advance their professional development. The curriculum covers advanced software application tools and functions, such as descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling, text and data mining, visual analytics and storytelling. The program aims to provide and prepare students to become Specialist in Business Data Analytics (BDAS). The delivery method of this proposed degree program is fully online, and no in-person class attendance will be required. The primary academic purpose of this professional degree program is to develop a professional workforce that is prepared to address the needs in the rapidly expanding data analytics field to make better business decisions. The students will be educated to work and excel in a variety of work settings to supply qualified workforce to an industry which is currently looking for cost effective ways of delivering more effective decision making based on diverse and heterogeneous data sets.

Curriculum of the Program

The proposed Master of Science in Business Data Analytics (MSBDA) degree will require a minimum of 30 credit hours which include 21 credit hours of core courses and 9 credit hours of elective courses. Below is the list of courses:

Core Courses – 21 Credit Hours
BISI 6130 Management and Evaluation of Information Systems
BDAS 6140 Fundamentals of Business Data Analytics
BDAS 6150 Database Management Systems
BDAS 6210 Business Intelligence
BDAS 6220 Data Visualization
BDAS 6260 Data and Text Mining
BDAS 6610 Data Analytics Capstone

Elective Courses – 9 Credit Hours
BDAS 6270 Big Data Analytics for Business
BDAS 6280 Predictive Data Analytics
BISI 6250 Decision Support Systems
BISI 6550 Project Management 
BDAS 6410 Healthcare Analytics
BDAS 6420 Marketing Analytics
BDAS 6470 Special Topics in Business Data Analytics
BDAS 6560 Soft Skills for Data Analysts

MSBDA Course Descriptions

Projected Schedule of Course Offerings

Term Courses
Spring (12 Credit Hours) 1. BISI 6130 Management and Evaluation of Information Systems
2. BDAS 6140 Fundamentals of Business Data Analytics 
3. BDAS 6150 Database Management Systems
4. Elective 1
Summer (6 Credit Hours) 1. BDAS 6210 Business Intelligence
2. BDAS 6220 Data Visualization
Fall (12 Credit Hours) 1. BDAS 6260 Data and Text Mining
2. Elective 2
3. Elective 3
4. BDAS 6610 Data Analytics Capstone

 

Admissions Requirements

The admission requirements for the proposed MSBDA program will adhere to the existing graduate admission guideline of the TSU’s College of Business (https://www.tnstate.edu/mba/mbatradprosp.aspx)

All applicants are expected to:

  • Be competent in oral and written English

All applicants are required to meet the following admission requirements:

  • 950 points based on the formula: 200 times 4-year undergraduate GPA plus GMAT score or;
  • 1000 points based on the formula: 200 times Junior-senior GPA plus GMAT score.

For example:

An applicant with a 3.2 GPA (for 4 years undergraduate) and a GMAT score of 530 would calculate:

3.2 (GPA) x’s 200 + 530 = 1170, which meets the 950-point requirement.

To complete the application process, the following documents and steps are required to be provided or taken:

* GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Options:

The GMAT/GRE test requirement may be waived for applicants who meet at least one of the following:

  1. Have earned at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA;
  2. Has 5+ years of professional or managerial work experience (resume required along with documented evidence);
  3. Has earned a graduate/professional degree; and
  4. Has 5+ years of U. S. military experience (resume required along with documented evidence).

 

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants
Fall Admission:          July 1
Spring Admission:      November 1
Summer Admission:   April 1

International Applicants Residing Outside the US
Fall Admission:             April 1
Spring Admission:         September 1
Summer Admission:      February 1

International Applicants Currently Residing Within the US
Fall Admission:               June 1
Spring Admission:          October 1
Summer Admission:       March 1

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Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the proposed MSBDA program will adhere to the existing graduation guideline (https://www.tnstate.edu/mba/Admission%20requirements.aspx) of the TSU’s College of Business.

The students should meet the following requirements to graduate:

  • Complete 30 credit hours of work
  • Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
  • Lowest grade to count toward the 30 credit hours is a “C”
  • Any course achieving a “D” or “F” must be repeated 

Career Pathways

MSBDA graduates work in a wide variety of data-driven industries. Some examples include but not limited to:

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Analytics Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Consultant
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Financial Data Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst

Questions? 

For admission questions, please contact the Graduate School at gradschool@tnstate.edu or at 615-963-7371.

For questions about the program, please contact Dr. Muhammed Miah at mmiah@tnstate.edu or at 615-963-7015.