Upon completion of the Master of Science in Business Data Analytics program, students will be able to:

PLO 1 Articulate the value of business data analytics in informed decision-making to achieve organizational goals.

PLO 2 Apply ethical business data analytics practices in operational and managerial decision-making.

PLO 3 Assess analytic strategies for data-informed decision-making across varied business contexts to build data literacy skills.

PLO 4 Apply analytical methodologies to gather insights via data access, production transparency, and analytical transparency to inform decision-making.

PLO 5 Apply quantitative reasoning using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, forecasting, and statistical methods to identify organizational opportunities or solve problems.

PLO 6 Communicate actionable insights to inform stakeholder decision-making via a compelling narrative.

PLO 7 Produce solutions or strategies using accepted analytics practices and relevant tools to improve organizational performance.

Foundational Courses

BDA 500 Introduction to Business Data Analytics 3

BDA 502 Statistics for Business Data Analytics 3

RES 510 Critical Thinking and Research Skills 3

Capstone Course

BDA 550 Business Analytics Capstone 3

Core Courses

BDA 505 Security and Ethics for Business Data Analytics 3

BDA 506 Big Data Management and Databases 3

BDA 507 Data-Driven Decisions and Strategy 3

BDA 508 Predictive Analytics and Forecasting 3

BDA 509 Data Visualization and Communication in Business Analytics 3

BDA 510 Emerging Topics in Business Data Analytics 3

• Requires 30 semester hours for completion
• Requires to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Students who earn a grade below a “C” in any course must retake the course. It is recommended that the course be retaken the next time it is available to remove the continued negative impact on the student’s GPA.

1. submit CPT application materials (Offer Letter, contractual agreements signed by employers, etc.) to the school DSO.

2. After your DSO approved your application, you will receive a CPT i-20. on which CPT start and end time will be listed.

3. no extra charge is needed for applying for CPT

4. Remember to renew your CPT approval when required.

Outcome 6.1: Accounting Evaluate the results of accounting research and analysis to determine appropriate business actions for meeting organizational goals.

Outcome 6.2: International Business Evaluate current research and practices in the global marketplace and analyze worldwide drivers of business success to recommend sound and responsible organizational strategies.

Outcome 6.3: Marketing Analyze the foundation and development of marketing and consumer behavior theory and practice to strengthen the marketing function in modern organizations.

Outcome 6.4: Management Evaluate management research and current practices to develop employees and systems that sustain competitive and responsible organizations in changing environments.

Requires 60 SH for completion

Requires a grade of “B” or better in all program coursework including the Management Concentration

Core Courses - (21 credits)

DBA 620 Holistic Management in Organizations 3

DBA 622 Managing Global Challenges 3

DBA 624 Marketing Strategy and Management 3

DBA 626 Corporate and Global Finance 3

DBA 628 Advanced Operations Management 3

DBA 630 Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation 3

DBA 632 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3

Research Courses - (15 credits)

RES 600 Introduction to Doctoral Studies and Research 3

RES 610 Advanced Writing 3

RES 650 Data-Driven Decision Making and Research 3

RES 652 Quantitative Research Method 3

RES 654 Qualitative Research Methods 3

Management Concentration - (12 credits)

DBA 650 Organizational Behavior 3

DBA 652 Management Science 3

DBA 654 Organizational Development and Change Management 3

DBA 656 Strategic Team Management 3

Doctoral Research - (12 credits)

DBA 696 Doctoral Research I 3

DBA 697 Doctoral Research II 3

DBA 698 Doctoral Research III 3

DBA 699 Doctoral Research IV 3

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.

• CPT is an integral part of the DBA program. DBA at NLU supports day 1 CPT.
• CPT is authorized for the duration of the 4-year program
• Your internship has to be relevant to what you’ve learned in the class.

1. submit CPT application materials (Offer Letter, contractual agreements signed by employers, etc.) to the school DSO.

2. After your DSO approved your application, you will receive a CPT i-20. on which CPT start and end time will be listed.

3. no extra charge is needed for applying for CPT

4. Remember to renew your CPT approval when required.