Graduate Program
MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BAn)
The Business Analytics major combines the core MBA curriculum with a specialization in data systems analysis. Students acquire essential knowledge and skills for the systematic exploration of data within a business or organization. Alongside theoretical instruction, the business analytics courses include hands-on exercises using SAP, QuickBooks, and databases, providing real-world experience and demonstrating the practical application of classroom learning to employers. This concentration is non-quantitative and does not require a computer science background. *A Microsoft Windows OS PC or laptop is required to install SQL, and the software is provided.
Primary CIP Code: 52.0201) Business Administration and Management, General
Secondary CIP Code: 30.7102) Business Analytics
Program Learning Objectives (PLO)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner. (ILO1)
- Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (ILO2)
- Use critical thinking to analyze data to solve business problems. (ILO3)
- Exhibit awareness of professional standards Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making. (ILO5)
- Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research on existing companies and apply business analytics to identify improvements needed for improvement, develop a plan to implement and evaluate for desired effect. (ILO6)
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Admission Requirements
Education: IAU requires evidence of an earned bachelor degree in a related major or discipline. Other disciplines may be acceptable and shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and they may require prerequisite courses. All degrees must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. IAU understands the differing rigor of institutions and grading scales around the world, and IAU evaluates prior academic credentials within their own context. Exceptions shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends 3 years of full-time professional experience, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the graduate level.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 12 units:
- Transfer Credit (TRC): 6 credits
- Standardized Exam Credit (SEC): 0 credits
- Prior Experiential Learning Credit (PEL): 6 semester credits
Completion Time
| Program | Full Time Standard (Yrs) | Part Time Standard (Yrs) | Full Time 150% (Yrs) | Part time 150% (Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Business Analytics Degree | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Curriculum
| MBA in Business Analytics Program Requirements | Semester Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Core Module 7 Courses 21 Semester Hours | ACC 500 Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| ECN 500 Managerial Economics | 3 | |
| FIN 500 Financial Management | 3 | |
| MGT 500 Organizational Behavior & Leadership | 3 | |
| MGT 510 Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| MIS 500 Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| MKT 500 Marketing Management | 3 | |
| Business Analytics Major 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours | MIS 555 Business Analytics | 3 |
| MIS 560 Database Management Systems | 3 | |
| MIS 570 Applied Decision Making | 3 | |
| Internship Component 2 Semester Hours | The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking a waiver. | 2 |
| Elective Component 1 Semester Hours | The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any graduate courses (500+) that are not a requirement. | 1 |
| Capstone Module 1 Course 3 Semester Hours | BUS 700 MBA Capstone: Strategy & Competition | 3 |
| TOTAL MBA in BAn | 36 | |
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Graduation Requirement
- Complete 36 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
- F-1 students must maintain lawful status.
Job Outlook and Salary: Management Analysts
* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0201&g=Go
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
| 11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
| 11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
| 11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
| 11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
| 11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
| 11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
| 11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
| 11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
| 11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
| 13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
| 13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
| 13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
| 13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
| 13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
| 13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
| 13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| 13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
| 13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
| 13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
| 13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 13-1161.00 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
| 13-1161.01 | Search Marketing Strategists |
| 15-2041.00 | Statisticians |
| 15-2041.01 | Biostatisticians |
| 15-2051.00 | Data Scientists |
| 15-2051.01 | Business Intelligence Analysts |
| 15-2051.02 | Clinical Data Managers |
Quality and Cost Effective
Instruction Methods
Hybrid/Online
Level
Graduate Program
Program Time
2 Years
Campus
San Diego
My personal study experience at the IAU has changed my life, and I believe it will be an excellent choice for any student looking to broaden their horizons and advance their education. It helped me get my MBA, and MBA study helped me understand how business works. I found a nice environment where I could work with great people, and then I got my H1B visa.
Pang Sharon
MBA 2022 Student