Master of Science in Business Analytics
Dauch College of Business and Economics
Dean
Daniel Fox, Associate Professor of Law
Associate Dean
Lance Kaltenbaugh, Associate Professor of Sport Management
Administrators
Kathryn Goon, Executive Director MBA Program
Katie Harrigan, Recruiter/Advisor
Katherine M. Rivera, Administrative Assistant
Mission
The Dauch College of Business and Economics educates students in a comprehensive, innovative, and engaging learning environment, through a competency-based curriculum led by teacher-scholars.
We achieve our mission by:
Providing an innovative, engaging and transformational learning experience through a competency-based curriculum diverse in experiential and applied learning experiences.
Engaging current and potential employers and other key stakeholders to enable our students to discover and apply real world industry standards, gain practical experience, and learn skills necessary to succeed in the global business community.
Monitoring and assessing student learning to ensure that our students develop competence in communication, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and other key skill areas.
Promoting character development, moral integrity, self-discipline, social responsibility, and respect for the diversity of values and faith found in the global business community.
Recruiting and retaining faculty who are engaged teacher-scholars, proficient in pedagogy, informed through industry engagement, and actively engaged in impactful applied, teaching and learning, and discipline-based scholarship.
Membership
Ashland University, alongside its esteemed Dauch College of Business and Economics, has been granted business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
How to Apply
The following materials must be submitted to finalize the application process:
Completed Ashland University Application.
Submit a $30 application fee.
Submit an updated resume or vitae
Submit official academic transcript(s) from accredited institutions of higher education documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded.
Transcripts, application fees paid by check or money order, or other correspondence should be mailed to:
Ashland University
Attn: Enrollment Services
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805
Official Electronic transcripts should be submitted to:
enroll-grad@ashland.edu
Course of Study
Candidates for the MS in Business Analytics degree must complete all of the required courses listed below in order. Students must have a bachelor's degree in business or a related topic in order to be accepted into the program. Foundations course(s) may be required prior to your start. The prerequisites may be waived by a department advisor.
MBA Foundation Program Prerequisites (12 credits)
MBAF 500B Accounting, 3 credits
MBAF 500C Economics, 3 credits
MBAF 500E Marketing, 3 credits
MBAF 500F Finance, 3 credits
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE | HRS. | PREREQUISITES |
---|---|---|
Major Requirements: | ||
BANA 505 Applied Statistics for Business | 3 | None |
BANA 510 Data Management | 3 | None |
BANA 515 Data Visualization | 3 | None |
BANA 520 Advanced Business Spreadsheets | 3 | None |
BANA 525 Predictive Analytics | 3 | BANA 505 |
BANA 530 Case Studies in Business Analytics | 3 | BANA 505 |
BANA 535 Optimization Methods for Business | 3 | BANA 520 |
BANA 540 Case Studies in Business Analytics | 3 | BANA 505,510,515,520 |
Electives (Take 6 credits from): | ||
BANA 545 Graduate Internship in Business Analytics | (3-6) | |
BANA 550 Research in Business Analytics | (3-6) | |
Total Hours | 30 hrs. |