Earn Your MBA Concentration in Business Analytics
The MBA Concentration in Business Analytics empowers students to transform data into actionable business strategies.
This program emphasizes technical literacy, strategic decision-making, and effective communication of insights, preparing leaders to drive innovation and data-informed cultures across industries.
The MBA Concentration in Business Analytics empowers students to transform data into actionable business strategies.
This program emphasizes technical literacy, strategic decision-making, and effective communication of insights, preparing leaders to drive innovation and data-informed cultures across industries.
Distinctions of the MBA
- Earn your ACBSP-accredited MBA degree in as little as 18 months
- Classes are offered in 8-week sessions
- Online/Virtual engagement with instructors and classmates
- Classes taught by Silicon Valley/Bay Area professionals and experts
- Most textbooks are included at no additional cost
- Get your degree 100% online
- No GMAT is required for admission
- Personalized student advising
- Easily accessible instructors/mentoring
Beyond a rigorous core curriculum of management, ethics, and creative problem-solving with a global perspective, NDNU’s MBA integrates across disciplines, giving you the flexibility to pursue specialized electives that provide the skill and informed perspective necessary to flourish in your career.
36 UNIT / 12 COURSE PROGRAM
PRICE PER UNIT: $515
TOTAL TUITION COST: $18,540
- Core Courses – 27 units
- Concentration or Elective Courses — 9 units
Business Analytics Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Create data queries and visualizations using industry-standard tools to analyze complex datasets.
- Develop and communicate data-driven strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Python data analysis techniques to support decision-making and drive business insights.
- Communicate business analytics concepts and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
- Assess career opportunities and key sectors relevant to business analytics.
- Manage the complete lifecycle of machine learning projects, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business objectives.
About Notre Dame de Namur University
Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a WSCUC accredited, Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving adult learners from diverse backgrounds. The university offers master’s degrees in business, education, and psychology, undergraduate degree completion programs, along with teacher credentials. NDNU maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. We offer a diverse and inclusive learning community, designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that challenges each member to consciously apply values and ethics in their personal, professional and public life.
Why NDNU is the Right Choice for You
At Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), we believe that education is a lifelong journey. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, gain advanced skills, or explore a passion, NDNU offers a range of programs designed to help you achieve your goals.
With dedicated faculty, flexible learning options, and a supportive community, NDNU provides the tools and environment to help you succeed.
What Sets NDNU Apart?
Classes start year-round
100% online and in-person master’s and undergraduate degree completion programs
Course schedules offer flexibility for career/life balance
Small classes foster professional mentoring and career planning with our faculty practitioners
Annual scholarships available
Multiple financing options
Business Analytics Concentration FAQs
Online-First: We built this program to ensure that its online classes are not merely recreating the in-person experience, but genuinely leverage the strengths of online learning to deliver more value. Students will enjoy the flexibility of remote coursework and engage with students at other leading institutions, bolstering their professional networks for the future.
Comprehensive Skill-Building: This MBA specialization addresses the complexity of modern business analytics, blending data visualization, statistical modeling, Python programming, and AI project management. Courses like “Storytelling with Data” and “Managing AI Projects” equip students to lead with both technical expertise and strategic business acumen.
Built for Executive-Level Leadership: This program creates well-rounded analytics leaders who balance technical implementation with strategic vision. It bridges the gap between data science and business strategy, preparing graduates to drive innovation while ensuring their analytics initiatives align with organizational goals. Students learn not just how to analyze data but how to communicate insights that motivate action across all levels of an organization.
Business and Marketing Managers
Why: To elevate their decision-making with data analytics, moving beyond gut instinct to lead data-driven strategies and transformations.
Example: A marketing manager who wants to advance to Director of Marketing Analytics or Chief Marketing Officer.
Finance and Operations Professionals
Why: To enhance their analytical capabilities and lead more sophisticated data-driven planning and optimization initiatives.
Example: A financial analyst aiming to become Head of Financial Planning & Analytics or Chief Financial Officer.
Software Developers and IT Professionals
Why: To advance their careers, deepen their knowledge, and update their skills in healthcare management and policy.
Example: A hospital administrator seeking to move into a higher executive role, such as a hospital CEO or COO.
Data Analysts and Business Intelligence Professionals
Why: To move beyond technical analysis into strategic leadership positions where they can drive organizational change.
Example: A data analyst seeking to become Director of Analytics or Chief Data Officer.
Industry Professionals Transitioning into Analytics
Traditional Business Roles
Why: To pivot into the high-growth field of business analytics while leveraging their existing industry expertise.
Example: A retail buyer interested in becoming a Retail Analytics Manager or Customer Intelligence Director.
Consultants and Project Managers
Why: To add advanced analytics capabilities to their consulting toolkit and lead data transformation projects.
Example: A management consultant looking to specialize in data strategy and digital transformation consulting.
Recent Graduates
Business and Economics Graduates
Why: To build upon their foundational business knowledge with advanced analytics skills highly valued by employers.
Example: A recent business graduate seeking to specialize in the high-growth field of business analytics.
This program offers valuable skills that extend beyond business analytics. Data-driven decision-making and strategic planning can enhance performance across marketing, finance, operations, and entrepreneurship. While those pursuing purely creative or qualitative roles may want to carefully consider the time investment, basic data literacy is becoming increasingly valuable in nearly every industry.
- Professional resume and personal statement
- Official Transcripts (Proof of BA)
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
- Applicant must have a 4-year degree from an accredited
university OR a 3-year degree from an accredited university with WES evaluation showing equivalency to a 4-year degree. - Once admitted, meet with the Program Director
- Students must have taken the following undergraduate courses to be eligible for admission:
– Financial or Managerial Accounting (3 units) or equiv
– Microeconomics (3 units) or equiv
– Macroeconomics (3 units) or equiv
– Business Statistics (3 units) or equiv
– Math for Business or Calculus I (3 units) or equiv
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