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Business Analytics

From health and science to retail and finance, big data is driving and changing every aspect of our world today — especially in business. Advanced technology now allows companies to gather and store massive amounts of data more easily than ever before. But businesses are all facing the same dilemma: how to harness that data once they have it.

All over the globe, companies are searching for leaders who can use data to solve problems strategically and make effective business decisions. Our STEM M.B.A. in Business Analytics prepares you to do exactly that. Offering equally solid foundations in both business processes and data analytics, our program develops managers and executives whose skills will be in high demand. Graduates are as comfortable communicating with managers as they are with quantitative analysts. And we keep the entire program, offered on campus and online, streamlined to just 40 credits.

STEM Designated Program

By 2028 it is estimated that there will be more than a million jobs in the STEM field. In preparation, this STEM designated program will equip you to utilize technology, data and business analytics to make effective business decisions and solve complex business problems.

The STEM designation offers an additional benefit by allowing international students to apply to extend their 12-month optional practical training (OPT) by an additional 24 months.

What Can You Do With an MBA in Business Analytics?

With an MBA in Business Analytics, you can translate vast data sets into strategic business decisions, becoming a pivotal asset to any data-driven organization. You could take on roles such as Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Management Consultant, or Analytics Manager, using data insights to optimize processes, enhance customer experiences, or drive growth. This degree also prepares you for leadership roles, where you could oversee data analytics departments or lead cross-functional teams in projects that require sophisticated data interpretation and result-oriented business solutions.

What are the career opportunities for International Students with a STEM-Designated M.B.A. in Business Analytics?

International students with a STEM-designated MBA in Business Analytics have robust career opportunities in the U.S., often sought after for positions like Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or Analytics Consultant in sectors ranging from finance to healthcare. Their ability to stay in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation without an H-1B visa, thanks to the extended OPT, increases their chances of securing positions that require advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Their specialized expertise makes them prime candidates for roles that drive data-driven decision-making within organizations looking to leverage big data for strategic advantage.

By the Numbers

  • 73 US News Best Part-time M.B.A. Ranking
  • 25% of Faculty Collaborate with Students on Projects
  • 40 Average Credits for Degree
  • 80% Intent to Hire Analytics Grads by Fortune 100
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The Stillman Difference

 

Seton Hall offers a top-ranked, accredited M.B.A. for working professionals that transforms concepts into practice.

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"We offer our MBA students who specialize in business analytics a very applied, hands-on approach to learning. They'll take actual data, perform real analyses on it, and learn how to communicate their findings to management. Our students are ready to hit the ground running wherever they work."

Viswa Viswanathan
Ph.D., Associate Professor

Curriculum

With a focus on an ethics-centered education, our M.B.A. starts with a core curriculum that covers accounting, economics, the behavioral and quantitative sciences, and other key functional areas of business.

To round out your business education, you can select one elective from a field in the M.B.A. curriculum other than business analytics.

At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained and consult with an actual client in our M.B.A. consulting course.

Expect small class sizes and dynamic lectures and discussions with faculty and industry professionals. Many of our students, guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty come from the New York metro area's leading companies, infusing each classroom with their unique perspectives and expertise. More on the M.B.A. in Business Analytics Curriculum »

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A vast financial resource network, the Center mimics actual trading room activity that occurs in investment banking: up-to-the-second, market-clearing quotes and the latest global market data and news on frequently traded securities, including stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies.

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Faculty Listing

Many of our full-time faculty have attended top Ph.D. programs and are in demand as lecturers, consultants and media experts. Stillman School faculty provide an academic experience characterized by high faculty-student engagement, often partnering with students on research and other projects. 

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David Rosenthal
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computing and Decision Sciences
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Viswa Viswanathan
Professor of Computing and Decision Sciences
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Rob Weitz
Associate Professor of Computing and Decision Sciences
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The Stillman School of Business offers an ethics-centered graduate education that "transforms concepts into business practice." We are among the top business schools worldwide that have achieved both business and accounting accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, the Stillman School has received national recognition by Poets & Quants, The Princeton Review and US News & World Report.  

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