MS in Business Analytics Curriculum

 

The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) curriculum includes 13 courses (33 credits) in total. Courses cover all core aspects of business analytics from programming in business analytics, to data management, data modeling, and data communications. Data ethics and security round out the curriculum. The MSBA program journey is completed with a capstone project that gives students real-world experience in applying what they learn in the classroom. At the core of all Lehigh Business graduate programs, students are challenged to develop their soft skills and professional networks. Students will gain valuable leadership, teamwork and communication skills ensuring they are prepared for the job market.

 

MS in Business Analytics Curriculum Overview

Students can choose to attend classes online or on-campus during the Summer II session, but are expected to be full-time, on-campus during fall and spring semesters. However, students located outside 100 mile radius from campus may attend all classes online upon Program Director's approval.

 

Required Prerequisites

• Calculus (Math 021 or Math 081 or equivalent) 
• Economics (ECO 1 or equivalent) 
• Statistics (ECO 45 or equivalent) 

 

Strongly Recommended

• Basic R Programming (edX)

 

Virtual Kickoff

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 9 AM (EDT)

 

Virtual International Student Orientation

Friday, June 30, 2023 | Time TBD

 

Summer II (6 credits)

• BUAN 446 Python Applications for Business
• DSCI 310 Introduction to Data Science

 

Specialty Masters Orientation

Thursday, August 24, 2023 | Time TBD

 

Fall (13.5 credits)

Classes start on Monday, August 28, 2023.

• BIS 458 Data Management for Managers
• BUAN 448 Predictive Analysis in Business
• BIS 411 Storytelling in Business Analytics
• BUAN 457 Artificial Intelligence for Business
• Elective 1

 

Spring (13.5 credits)

Classes start on January 22, 2024.

• BUAN 452 Business Analytics and Modeling
• BIS 412 Data Ethics and Security in Business
• Elective 2
• Elective 3
• BIS 415 Capstone Project

 

Professional Development 

At the core of all Lehigh Business graduate programs, students are challenged to develop their soft skills and professional networks. Students will gain valuable leadership, teamwork and communication skills ensuring they are prepared for the job market.

Total Credits (excluding pre-requisites): 33

 

Concentrations and Electives

Course availability is subject to the student meeting any prerequisites or getting override approvals from the course's department. Other elective courses not listed below are subject to Program Director approval.