Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Business Analytics provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of analytics that balances the technologies, analytical methods and business expertise needed to glean useful information from data to make strategic business decisions. The language of business today is dependent on information and data management, and the emergence of advanced technologies for capturing, preparing and analyzing data provides unprecedented opportunities for those with business analytics expertise that spans all industries and organizations.

Students in the Business Analytics major gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills needed to be successful business analysts. The curriculum includes integrative capstone analysis projects, and there is an internship option for additional professional development through the on-site Career Services Office.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university¹
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:²
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

¹

Students entering the program are expected to have the requisite backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, computers and business required for the program. At a minimum, students should have general knowledge of inferential statistics, adequate general business knowledge, basic knowledge of business information systems and technologies and a solid understanding of algebra and general mathematics with some exposure to calculus. Students may fulfill deficiencies in these prerequisites by taking BA 24056, CIS 24053, MATH 11012, MGMT 24163 or equivalents as applicable. The business analytics program director may consider concurrent enrollment according to the strength of the student’s baccalaureate curriculum and preparedness and the courses proposed to be taken concurrently with the prerequisites.

²

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: March 15 (international student) and June 15 (domestic student)
• Spring Semester
  • Application deadline: October 1 (international student) and December 1 (domestic student)

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify key characteristics of the business problem.
2. Identify opportunities and constraints of various data analytical frameworks and tools.
3. Formulate appropriate data analytic techniques to solve the business problem.
4. Perform necessary data preparation steps (retrieve, clean and manipulate data).
5. Demonstrate necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to implement several data-analytic frameworks using different tools.
6. Lead and work with teams to frame the business problem.
7. Convey in writing the outcomes of analytics for stakeholders.
8. Use visual outcomes of analytics to communicate orally effective messages for stakeholders.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Accreditation

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply foundational viticultural practices, including plant science, soil structure, pest management and vineyard design.
2. Implement technical skills in vineyard management — including planting, pruning, irrigation and canopy management — to promote vine health and optimize grape quality.
3. Evaluate soil properties, climate conditions and topographical features to recommend suitable grape varieties and sustainable vineyard practices.
4. Develop and implement pest and disease management strategies that balance economic productivity with environmental stewardship.
5. Understand and apply best practices in grape harvest timing, handling and initial processing to ensure quality for winemaking or other grape uses.
6. Integrate sustainable practices into vineyard operations, including resource conservation, biodiversity preservation and environmentally responsible pest and weed control.
7. Identify key economic and marketing factors influencing the wine industry and demonstrate the ability to evaluate vineyard costs, budgets and profitability.
8. Understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements related to viticulture, including agricultural safety, labor laws and environmental standards.
9. Work collaboratively in vineyard operations and communicate effectively with industry professionals, including winemakers, other growers and business stakeholders.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Gradates of this program will be able to:

1. Explain and apply winemaking principles and practices, including calculations necessary for accurate, precise and safe additions to the wine.
2. Identify and safely use crush, storage, fermentation, transfer, sanitation, refrigeration and bottling equipment found in a winery.
3. Perform introductory microbiology methods for winery sanitation and bottle sterilization.
4. Properly handle and eliminate waste products from the winery with regard to environmental and safety regulations.
5. Identify the role of both good and bad microorganisms frequently encountered in winemaking process, including how to deal with each.
6. Describe the principles of sensory evaluation used in commercial winemaking, including a beginning mastery of discerning flavors to establish testing benchmarks.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
3. Explain diverse cultural worldviews and social distinctions.
4. Apply scientific methods and models to solve problems across multiple fields of study.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • ​In person
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • East Liverpool Campus
  • Geauga Campus
  • Salem Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus
  • Twinsburg Academic Center
  • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil