Applied Data Science for Business (M.S.)
The online Master of Science in Applied Data Science for Business (MSADSB) focuses on the needs of business leaders to understand digital transformation and the importance of data science across functional areas. In addition to the core curriculum, students must complete at least 1 approved certificate plus additional credits from any of the other approved certificates or electives to complete a minimum of 45 credits. The core curriculum imparts the business fundamentals of accounting and strategy; the critical business implications of digital transformation and the organizational change that it will necessitate; the regulatory, ethical, and cybersecurity imperatives governing digital transformation; and an introduction to technical skills.
Core
22 core credits, or 24 core credits if a data visualization course is not offered in chosen certificate.
| Mgmt 518 | Digital Transformation of Business | 4 |
| Mgmt 519 | Digital Transformation: Security, Privacy & Ethics | 4 |
| Mgmt 520 | Leading Organizational Change During Digital Transformation | 4 |
| BTA 522 | Special Topics in Data Science, Technology for Business | 2 |
| BTA 523 | Special Topics in Data Science, Machine Learning Applications for Managers | 2 |
| GSCM 512 | Global Managerial and Cost Accounting | 4 |
| GSCM 520 | Global Supply Chain Strategy | 2 |
ISQA 521 Data Visualization is required in core if no data visualization course in chosen certificate.
Actg 511 could substitute for GSCM 512.
Mgmt 511 could substitute for GSCM 520.
Certificate
If ISQA 521 Data Visualization is not taken in the core, then a minimum of 23 credits must be taken from at least 1 approved certificate, with the balance of credits taken from any of the other certificates or elective courses approved by the Academic Director.
If ISQA 521 Data Visualization is taken in the core, then a minimum of 21 credits must be taken from at least 1 approved certificate, with the balance of credits taken from any of the other certificates or elective courses approved by the Academic Director.
The following graduate certificates approved for the Master's program are:
Total Credit Hours: 45