MBA-Business Analytics

INTRODUCTION

Gannon University is a student-oriented teaching university. This philosophy guides our approach to curriculum design, teaching, and advising. We recognize and understand the dramatic changes ongoing in the world of business.

The MBA in Business Analytics program is designed to offer students a contemporary learning experience by infusing the application of technology and data analysis into coursework covering the functional areas of business. Students will apply the appropriate methodologies for analyzing data in the context of a specific business perspective in courses such as business forecasting, financial modeling, and data-driven strategic planning. With a focus on utilization of today’s modern business tools to analyze data and make data-driven decisions in any of the functional areas of business, graduates of the MBA in Business Analytics will be prepared for employment across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including marketing, supply chain management, human resources, and finance. Consistent with Gannon’s entrepreneurial spirit, the MBA in Business Analytics will also include coursework designed to develop a student’s entrepreneurial mindset, identify, and assess business opportunities and even finance a potential venture.

Gannon University’s MBA program was founded in 1970 and our experience as the region’s first and largest graduate school of business has taught us some important lessons. Simply having a master’s degree, regardless of the type of degree or apparent status of the degree-granting institution, is no assurance of success. To succeed in business, individuals need applicable skills, an understanding of the complex business environment and an appreciation for the value of work itself. Our network of over 1,400 MBA alumni is a proud testament to Gannon’s ability to make success happen for its graduate students. Gannon MBA Alumni include Presidents/CEO’s, Vice Presidents, CFO’s, Treasurers, and Managing Partners. In addition, over 60 have earned advanced degrees, including doctorates from some of the most prestigious academic institutions in North America (Indiana University, University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Stanford University to name a few). More than 45 Gannon MBA’s are currently teaching in colleges and universities.

ACCREDITATION

The Master of Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a global accreditation body for business schools.

STEM CERTIFIED

The Gannon University MBA in Business Analytics is a STEM Designated Degree Program. This designation makes it possible for international graduates to remain in the United States for an additional 24 months after graduation and receive training through work experience.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For all students:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university

• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• If your undergraduate GPA is less than a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, there are two options:

  • Take the GMAT and achieve a score of 1050 using the formula: 200 x (undergraduate GPA) + GMAT score.

  • GMAT requirement may be waived based on professional experience following the Program Director’s review of application

• A completed application for admission

• Official transcripts from all prior institutions

• TOEFL scores if English is not a first language

• For global students applying from India: Business and Business related 3-year degrees with relevant GPA and other requirements from “NAAC” grade B or higher accredited universities in India, subject to taking prerequisite courses as needed, are considered for Admission to the MBA in Business Analytics.

PREREQUISITE COMPETENCIES - ACADEMIC LEVELING COURSES

The Gannon MBA in Business Analytics is a professional degree program. Students in the program have a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. For MBA candidates whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than Business and/or have not obtained the prerequisite skills required for the core courses, Gannon has partnered with Peregrine Academic Services for students to take Academic Leveling Courses (ALC).

An ALC is a course that provides a summary or overview of key concepts related to competencies required as foundational knowledge in the program. As a program prerequisite, the ALC sequence ensures that students have demonstrated an appropriate level of competency to maximize success with the MBA core coursework. For Gannon University MBA program, the ALCs will be completed by students holding a Bachelor’s degree in a non-business field. The following competencies, obtainable through ALCs if not part of the students’ undergraduate degree requirements, must be met before starting the MBA in Business Analytics core curriculum:

Online MBA Academic Leveling Modules (6 required)

Required for non-business bachelor’s degree holders only; Offered through Peregrine Academic Services:

• Foundations of Accounting

• Foundations of Quantitative Research Techniques and Statistics

• Foundations of Marketing

• Foundations of Business Integration and Strategic Management

• Foundations of Business Finance

• Foundations of Microeconomics

STANDARD ONLINE MBA GRADING SCALE

4+1 MBA IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS DEGREE PROGRAM

The 4+1 MBA in Business Analytics Degree Program is designed to allow outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and an MBA within a five year period.

Interested students with at least a 3.0 GPA should complete the 4+1 application during their sophomore year. With a provisional acceptance, students can take courses required for the MBA in Business Analytics during their junior and senior years. Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, students must officially apply to the MBA in Business Analytics program through Graduate Admissions. Acceptance into the graduate program is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the student’s completion of the undergraduate degree and performance in any prior graduate coursework for the MBA in Business Analytics. Students are urged to meet with the Program Director for the MBA in Business Analytics to discuss the program and its requirements prior to applying.

INTERNSHIPS

Gannon MBA in Business Analytics students may, with permission of the MBA Program Director, accept placements in fields that are related to their academic studies. The experience must add to the student’s knowledge and ability in their chosen field of study.