MBA VS MSBA
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| Feature | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | MSBA (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online | 100% Online |
| Course Length | 8-week Courses | 8-week Courses |
| Program Length | 30 credit hours (10 courses) 1 year (full time) to 2 years (part time) | 30 credit hours (10 courses); 1 year (full time) to 2 years (part time) |
| Start Terms | Fall and Spring | Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisites | Principles of Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, Statistics, Information Systems | Introduction to Information Systems, Statistics |
| Cost | $675 per credit hour $20,250 total tuition additional fees apply | $675 per credit hour $20,250 total tuition additional fees apply |
| Primary Focus | Broad-based leadership and management across business functions emphasizing strategic decision-making and ethical leadership | Data analysis, predictive modeling, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making—grounded in the ethical use of data and practical problem-solving |
| Curriculum Highlights | Core courses in management, law and ethics, statistics, marketing, accounting, and finance; includes a Business Strategy Capstone; Curriculum emphasizes change management, operations management, and business analytics | Focused on data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling, some programming in R, Python, use of statistical and visualization software; includes a Capstone Consulting Practicum/Internship; electives in areas such as HR, marketing, and finance analytics |
| Skills Gained | Strategic thinking, leadership, ethical decision-making, financial acumen, marketing strategy, organizational management | Technical skills in interpreting different analytics models—like descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling—paired with data fluency and a strong foundation in professional integrity |
| Ideal Canidate | Individuals seeking to advance into leadership roles, broaden business knowledge, and enhance strategic decision-making capabilities | Individuals aiming for analytical and/or technical roles in data-focused careers utilizing data-informed business decisions, data interpretation and analysis |
| Career Outcomes | Management roles, leadership positions, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, operations management | Data analyst, business analyst, data scientist, analytics consultant, roles in finance, marketing, healthcare analytics |
| Additional Credential | Includes a Certificate in Business Analytics | N/A |