MASTER OF SCIENCE

Business Intelligence & Analytics

Social Networking Data Analysis  Optimization Risk Data Warehousing Network Analysis Data Mining Social Media Business Intelligence Big Data Web Analytics 

IN A WORLD OF COMPLEXITY, YOU NEED A DEGREE OF INTELLIGENCE.

WESLEY J. HOWE

School of Technology Management

Business Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A)

MASTER OF SCIENCE

By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the analysis of big data to make effective decisions. McKinsey Global Institute

MS in Business Intelligence & Analytics: A New Breed of Business School Student

The dynamics of business and industry have changed and todays marketplace demands a new breed of professionals who are innovative, entrepreneurial and analytical thinkers. To remain competitive, corporations in all industries must rely on the strategic analysis and interpretation of large volumes of data to grow their business. Yet, a lack of skilled talent is available to meet the demands of industry. The traditional foundation for managing and interpreting big data focuses on courses such as database management, data warehousing, business intelligence and data/text mining. However, these analytical skill sets in and of themselves are no longer sufficient to satisfy the burgeoning demand for data analysts and BI specialists. Todays professionals are also expected to understand how to interpret and effectively communicate how to apply these concepts and techniques to realworld business problems. The Stevens MS-BI&A curriculum was created based on input from industry advisors, executives and key research leaders across industries. The input gathered emphasized industrys need for analysts who understand the business implications of their analyses, and most importantly, possess the ability to effectively communicate their findings to management. The Stevens MS-BI&A program was developed to meet these needs. Students of the BI&A program will immediately be able to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to transform big data into business intelligence that can be used to: drive efficiency, maximize investments, strengthen consumer and market data and leverage overall knowledge for effective decision making.

Define your Future at Stevens

As the market demand for professionals with data management, analytical and problem-solving skills increases, Stevens is one of only a handful of universities worldwide to offer this highly specialized degree. The Stevens MS-BI&A offers the most advanced curriculum available for leveraging quantitative methods and evidence-based decision making in support of business performance. The program uses a cross-disciplinary approach to teach business and data analysts to be leaders in the management and interpretation of very large and complex dynamically-evolving data sets. Both theoretical and applied, the BI&A program blends courses in databases, data warehousing, data mining, social networking, and risk modeling. The program culminates in a practicum course that applies the concepts and techniques learned in prior courses to real-world problems with a business mentor from industry. Oral and written communications skills, analytical thinking, and ethical reasoning are also emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Curriculum
MASTER OF SCIENCE - REQUIRED COURSES
Organizational Context
MGT 615 Financial Decision Making

Statistics
BIA 652 Multivariate Data Analytics BIA 654 Experimental Design

Database
MIS 630 Strategic Data Management MIS 636 Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Social Network Analytics

BIA 658 Social Network Analytics BIA 660 Web Analytics*

Optimization and Risk

BIA 650 Process Analytics & Optimization BIA 670 Risk Management Methods & Applications

Management Applications
BIA 672 Customer Analytics* BIA 674 Supply Chain Analytics*
* Choose 2 out of 4 with permission of advisor

Data Mining
MIS 637 Knowledge Discovery in Databases BIA 656 Statistical Learning & Analytics*

PRACTICUM
BIA 686 Applied Analytics in a World of Big Data

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
The four-course (12-credit) BI&A Graduate Certificate is designed for practitioners who wish to increase their understan ding of specific areas of data, web and social analytics, and their ability to manage data-intensive applications in industry. Students select four courses from the following (with approval of their faculty advisor): MIS 636 Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence MIS 637 Knowledge Discovery in Databases MIS 656 Statistical Learning & Analytics BIA 652 Multivariate Data Analytics BIA 660 Web Analytics BIA 658 Social Network Analytics BIA 672 Customer Analytics BIA 674 Supply Chain Analytics SOC 653 Intro to Text Mining and Statistical Natural Language Processing

Unique Advantage
Our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of corporations and their employees, by balancing academic rigor with flexibility and value.

Flexible Delivery Options

Flexible scheduling options are offered to our students in the areas of professional development and leadership or training programs.

Leading faculty - Our BI&A faculty consists of leading management Relevant research - We Data

On Campus - Courses can be taken at our vibrant campus in

Hoboken, NJ (minutes from Manhattan).

scientists, researchers, and seasoned professionals from both industry and government. provide a research-based curriculum that addresses the skill requirements needed in industry. Systems Lab - Supporting academic programs in BI&A, Business & Technology, Quantitative Finance and Financial Engineering, this lab integrates the latest hardware and software technologies, accessing real-time data to support innovative research into the most common and urgent problems in business. program is guided by an advisory board of top executives with expertise in the financial services, consulting, life sciences, media, and retail industries, among others.

Online - Students can learn via our award-winning, fully

accredited, Web Campus platform to accommodate your work schedule.

We listen to industries - The design and execution of the BI&A

ABOUT STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1870 and celebrating more than 140 years of innovation, Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University lives at the intersection of industry, academia and research. The Universitys students, faculty and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and technology management.

ABOUT HOWE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

The Howe School of Technology Management at Stevens is one of the worlds preeminent institutions in the education of current and future professionals who lead and manage technological innovation in businesses around the world. Our programs are designed and delivered by leading industry practitioners who are masters of their respective disciplines and important contributors to the creation of new knowledge in the field.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A bachelors

degree in science, mathematics, computer science, engineering or

a related field with a B average from an accredited school;

Official college transcripts; TOEFL needed for international students; Two letters of recommendation; 1 year of calculus; 1 course covering basic probability, hypothesis testing, and estimation; and A competitive GMAT or GRE score.
CONTACT
Howe School of Technology Management Stevens Institute of Technology Babbio Center, 4th Floor Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

BIA@stevens.edu

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