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Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration & Business Analytics, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Earn 2 Degrees in 5 Years
  • 4 + 1

    Earn a B.S. in Business Administration with Concentration in Business Analytics & M.S. in Business Analytics

  • 39%

    Projected Increase in Business Analytics Jobs Through 2024 per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • 109

    Among Public National Universities, U.S. News & World Report

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.

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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

4+1 B.S. Business Administration/M.S. Business Analytics Program Overview

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.

BSBA/MSBA Courses

B.S. Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration requirements

Sample Courses
BAN 300 Introduction to Business Analytics
BAN 302 Predictive Analytics
BAN 303 Prescriptive Analytics
MIS 315 Management of Database Systems
(Replaced by MIS 504 – Database for Analytics)

M.S. Business Analytics requirements

Sample Courses
BAN 500 Descriptive Analytics
BAN 501 Prescriptive Analytics
BAN 502 Predictive Analytics
MIS 503 Programming for Analytics
(Replaces one undergraduate BAN elective)
MIS 504 Database for Analytics
(Replaces MIS 315)
MIS 505 MIS 505 – Data Visualization
BAN 525 Case Studies in Business Analytics
BAN 530 Applications of Business Analytics
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How can I apply for the 4+1 BSBA / MS Business Analytics program?

  1. Admission to the Cameron School of Business as a Business Analytics concentration student
  2. Minimum GPA: 3.0
  3. Completion of the B.S./M.S. Combined Program in Business Analytics Application Form
  4. Completion of the Undergraduate Request to Enroll in Graduate Courses Form
  5. Two letters of recommendation
  6. Cover letter and resume

Steps for Admission to Combined Programs

  1. Undergraduate Application: If you are not a current UNCW student, submit the appropriate application to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
  2. Communicate: Communicate your interest to participate in the combined program with your undergraduate advisor and the coordinator of the graduate program. This includes reviewing the process to be considered for the combined program and discussing when to apply to the Graduate School.
  3. Combined Program Approval: The graduate coordinator will review your request to participate in the combined program. Approval to apply for the combined program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School.
  4. Junior Year: During your junior year, you will work with your undergraduate advisor and the coordinator of the graduate program to identify which graduate courses you may take as an undergraduate student.
  5. Senior Year: During your senior year, you will work with the graduate program coordinator to obtain approval to take graduate courses as an undergraduate student.
  6. Graduate School Application: UNCW's Graduate School requires that your bachelor's degree be awarded prior to the first day of graduate classes for the term that you begin the master's degree program. Apply to take graduate classes for the term you begin the master's program.
  7. UNCW Graduate School Contact Info: Email gradschool@uncw.edu with questions prior to submitting the graduate application as the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Dr. Manoj Vanajakumari

Phone: (910) 962-7028

vanajakumarim@uncw.edu

601 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403

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