Earn your MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics

Here is a sampling of career paths and advancements as a result of obtaining your MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics from Brevard College:

1. Business Intelligence Analyst: Graduates can leverage their MBA with a concentration in business analytics to become experts in analyzing complex data sets to identify trends and make strategic recommendations for business improvement.
2. Data Scientist: With a focus on experiential learning, students can gain hands-on experience in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning, preparing them for roles as data scientists who extract insights from data to drive business decisions.
3. Marketing Manager: Armed with skills in business analytics and a student-centered approach, graduates can excel in marketing roles, utilizing data-driven strategies to target and engage customers effectively.
4. Operations Analyst: MBA graduates with a concentration in business analytics can pursue careers as operations analysts, applying their analytical skills to streamline processes, optimize resources, and improve overall business efficiency.
5. Management Consultant: With a strong foundation in business analytics and experiential learning, graduates can work as management consultants, helping businesses make data-driven decisions to improve performance and achieve their strategic goals.
6. Entrepreneur: Armed with an MBA in business analytics and a student-centered approach, graduates can start their ventures, using data analytics to identify market opportunities, optimize operations, and drive business growth.
7. Chief Data Officer: With the right blend of skills and experience, graduates can advance to executive positions such as Chief Data Officer, leading data-driven initiatives and strategies at the highest level of an organization.

The curriculum of the MBA in Business Analytics program will be delivered experientially in a high-relationship setting, where students come together once a semester for an intensive weekend residency.

Students engage in direct experience activities designed to enhance their understanding of course content.

Students will also complete focused reflection where they consider how their experiences in courses are applicable to their work as leaders in businesses and organizations.

Course Descriptions

MBA 500 - Business Communication

Business Communication will examine the process of effective communication within and outside the organization.  The course will focus on the study and application of written and oral communication to serve the organization.  Students will examine how employees and management interact with each other as well as all stakeholders to best reach organizational goals. 

MBA 510 - Leadership Theory and Practice

This course will examine how individuals and executives make decisions, set goals and provide direction for the organization.  Students will gain a greater understanding of their own personal identities and study leadership approaches to help shape their own leadership styles.  Students will learn how to collaborate, effectively manage and lead an organization toward specific goals and results.

MBA 520 - Financial Management

In the study of financial management, learners will study the principles of financial management and apply these principles to determine the required monetary resources and the effective allocation of those resources.  Areas of study will include markets and institutions, investments and overall financial planning and management of the firm.

MBA 530 - Marketing Management

Learners will explore the role of marketing as it pertains to the overall organization and the strategic and operational impact on managers.  Marketing managers coordinate, plan, and implement the marketing functions of an organization. This course offers a deeper understanding of marketing functions, including pricing, distribution, promotion, segmentation, research, and sales. 

MBA 540 - Business Law and Ethics

Business Law and ethics will explore the rules that govern the dealings between individuals or companies involved in commercial matters.  Students will build upon this foundation by examining business ethics and the role it plays to enhance the law and outline acceptable behaviors.  Learners will research and analyze effective practices to set organizational standards and principles that define how a company conducts its business.

MBA 550 - Strategic Management

Strategic management is the ongoing planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all necessities an organization needs to meet its goals and objectives.  Learners will examine the planning and positioning of an organization in alignment with the mission and strategic plan.  Changes in business environments will require organizations and managers to constantly assess their strategies for success.  Students will develop skills to lead a team and an organization through this process.

MBA 570 - Business  Analytics

Business analytics is the process of transforming data into insights to improve business decisions.  Students will explore the process of collecting data, effectively selecting data, and analyzing data for informed decision making.  This course will focus on a manager’s perspective for collecting and using data to improve operational efficiency across the organization. 

MBA 571:  Data Visualization for Managers

In today's data-driven business landscape, the ability to effectively communicate insights from data is essential for managerial success. This course focuses on the principles and best practices of data visualization for managers and decision-makers. Students will learn how to create compelling and informative data visualizations.

MBA 572:  Data Modeling

Effective data modeling is the foundation of any successful data-driven organization. In the era of big data and complex data ecosystems, the ability to design, create, and manage data models is a critical skill for data professionals. This course explores the principles, techniques, and best practices of data modeling, equipping students with the knowledge and tools to design robust data structures that support accurate and efficient data management and analysis.

MBA 600 - Brevard MBA Experiential Capstone

The Experiential capstone will be a student-centered experience that places the learner as the focal point of this course.  Learners will apply concepts and experiences from previous classes to design a final project that centers on their future.  Each student will be required to reflect on their experiences in the program and then propose and complete a final product for evaluation.  The product will combine areas of the students' own interests with research and professional experience.  After completing the final assignment, students will engage in a focused reflection on their experience. 

1. Completed application for admission.
2. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

In some cases, the Admissions Office can offer conditional admission to students who fall below this criteria. Students conditionally admitted must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their first two semesters of graduate study.

Note for International applicants, please see the link below for additional requirements:

(https://brevard.edu/apply-for-admission/) scroll down to the International Applicants section

Total Tuition for the program is $15,000.

Payment Options

• $1,500 per class as you go,
• payment plan options

Note on Textbooks: We are focused on quality and affordability in this program. We want up to date current content delivered by our faculty. As a result, most of the textbooks used in the MBA program are open source textbooks.

Open source textbooks offer numerous benefits to students and educators.
They are freely available, reducing financial burdens on students. They can be customized and updated ensuring relevant and up-to-date content. They promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a sense of community and empowering learners. Open source textbooks promote accessibility, equity, and inclusivity in education.

Overview:

The MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics program includes a hybrid format designed for students who are seeking an option that allows for face-to-face engagement.  It is also a great fit for international graduate students studying in the United States.

The Brevard College MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics is designed for students looking to acquire a strategic blend of business acumen and advanced data-driven skills, positioning themselves as indispensable assets in today's data-centric corporate landscape.  In-person class time allows direct engagement with Brevard faculty to explore this specialized combination which empowers them to make informed decisions, optimize operational processes, and drive innovation, thereby enhancing their career prospects and leadership potential in an increasingly competitive business environment. Programs are designed to meet the need of both international and domestic students. 

Students will take two classes per semester.  Each semester, students will be required to attend an intensive residency weekend as part of their course enrollment each term.  In order to meet your residency requirements, students from outside the United States must attend all of the residency’s hours as defined in the schedule.  Schedules will be posted for each semester at least a year in advance.

 

Curricular Practical Training (CPT):

Students will have the option to complete an applied, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) each semester during the program.  This class allows students to apply what they are learning in their other two courses to real-world, working internship experiences.

 

Apply for Admissions:

https://brevard.edu/apply-for-admission/ (scroll down to the International Applicants section)

Application Checklist:

1. Apply For Admission (for free)
2. Copy of your vaccination records (COVID and child vaccination)
3. High School Transcripts (native language and English)
4. University Transcripts (native language and English)

5. For the evaluation of your transcripts, it's advisable to consider using one of the following services, depending on your preferences and needs:

   • IEE (International Education Evaluations) for a detailed course-by-course evaluation.
   • SpanTran, which offers a customized approach to transcript evaluation.
   • GCE (Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.), known for their expertise in providing course-by-course evaluations.
   • INCRED, which specializes in comprehensive credential evaluations.

   Choosing the right evaluation service is crucial as it ensures the course-by-course assessment needed for your academic and professional progression.

6. Copy of your passport
7. FOR NON-ENGLISH COUNTRIES: TOEFL scores (or IELTS or Duolingo)
8. FOR ATHLETES: Register with the NCAA eligibility center and do the AMATEURISM only ($70): https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
   
9. Letter for financial support: Submit a bank statement or letter from a bank (or your sponsor) issued within the last 6 months. The letter must reflect your capability to pay tuition, room, and board.