Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration & Business Analytics

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Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration & Business Analytics

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines20-May-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184 / year

Next Intake 20-May-2024

Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration & Business Analytics

About

What are the benefits of the program?

This combined bachelor's/master's degree program is designed to provide qualified students the opportunity to complete both degree programs in under 5 years. You will earn a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics and an M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA).

What is the program like?

B.S.B.A. Business Analytics students must apply for admission to the 4+1 B.S. Business Analytics/M.S. Business Analytics program. Six hours of courses taken at the 500-level will be dual-counted towards both degrees. Upon completion of the B.S. degree, students have the option to apply to the Graduate School and continue progress toward the MSBA degree.

Opportunity for students who excel in business analytics to pursue a specialized master's program

Waiver of the graduate application fee and admission to the MSBA program (pending completion of MSBA program admission requirements)

Allows six credit hours of graduate course work to satisfy six credit hours of undergraduate concentration requirements

Avoids some duplication of content between undergraduate and graduate courses

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

Career

With a BS & MS Business Analytics degree, graduates can become a:

Quantitative analysts develop and implement complex mathematical models that financial firms use to make decisions about risk management, investments and pricing.

A data analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem. They can work in many industries.

Market research analysts gather and analyze data on consumers and competitors. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.

At a high level, statisticians are professionals who apply statistical methods and models to real-world problems. They gather, analyze, and interpret data to aid in many business decision-making processes.

Financial managers perform data analysis and advise senior managers on profit-maximizing ideas. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Budget analysts prepare budget reports and monitor spending. Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor organizational spending.

A risk management specialist is a role appointed within organizations to identify potential risks that might negatively affect the business. This role has traditionally focused on financial risks.

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for an organization to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184 / year

Application Fee

USD 75

How to Apply

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.