Master of Business Administration with Data Analytics Concentration
Spangenberg School of Business
36 Credit Hours
Master of Business Administration with Data Analytics Concentration
Spangenberg School of Business
36 Credit Hours
Program Overview
The MBA with Data Analytics Concentration is a research- and practice-oriented program designed to equip future leaders with advanced skills in both business strategy and data insight. Students will master the functional areas of business while learning to evaluate complex organizational challenges, make data-driven decisions, and lead with integrity across corporate, nonprofit, and ministry environments.
This program is ideal for those preparing for senior-level management or church administration roles, combining theory with real-world application.
Program at a Glance
Credential: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Data Analytics Concentration
Total hours: 36 semester credits
Delivery: Online or hybrid options available
Typical length: 2 academic years (part-time friendly, 8-week sessions)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Credential: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Data Analytics Concentration
Total hours: 36 semester credits
Delivery: Online or hybrid options available
Typical length: 2 academic years (part-time friendly, 8-week sessions)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Business Core
Courses include leadership, marketing, finance, human resources, ethics, international business, and strategic management.
Data Analytics Concentration
Focused training in data analysis, decision modeling, and data visualization.
Capstone (Choose One)
• Management Internship
• Management Research Proposal
What You’ll Learn
-Integrate advanced business concepts with practical data analytics.
-Communicate findings through data visualization and business storytelling.
-Apply decision modeling, forecasting, and data mining to solve real-world challenges.
-Navigate international business environments and ethical dilemmas.
-Synthesize learning through either a management internship or a research proposal.
Career Pathways
-Senior-level business executive
-Data-informed ministry or church administrator
-Business consultant or nonprofit strategist
-Operations analyst or financial planning leader
-Candidate for doctoral business studies
What You’ll Learn
-Integrate advanced business concepts with practical data analytics.
-Communicate findings through data visualization and business storytelling.
-Apply decision modeling, forecasting, and data mining to solve real-world challenges.
-Navigate international business environments and ethical dilemmas.
-Synthesize learning through either a management internship or a research proposal.
Career Pathways
-Senior-level business executive
-Data-informed ministry or church administrator
-Business consultant or nonprofit strategist
-Operations analyst or financial planning leader
-Candidate for doctoral business studies
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