Objectives

The dual MBA/MS BUAN provides the perfect pairing for students to learn data science and hone their leadership skills. The School of Business and the Department of Statistical Science have strengths in these areas that can result in a strong program offering to meet demand from our own graduates, and others across the country.

Admission

Applicants must submit two separate applications – one for the MBA program and a second application for the MS BUAN program. Application materials, such as transcripts, resume, test scores, and letters of recommendation can be shared across applications. Admission decisions are made by the respective Graduate Program Director for their respective program. If approved by both programs, the applicant can pursue the dual degree program.  See each program for admissions requirements.

Requirements for the Dual Business Administration (MBA)/Business Analytics (MS)

See below for full program:
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Analytics (MS)

Students in this dual MBA/MS must complete the requirements below.  Since both degrees are awarded simultaneously, all requirements in both programs must be completed in order to receive either degree.  Students are encouraged to contact appropriate advisors in each program for further details.  

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Business Administration (MBA) Required Hours		53
35 Credits completed for the MBA Degree
+18 Credits shared from the MS Degree 1
Business Analytics (MS) Required Hours		36
36 Credits completed for the MS Degree
+0 Credits shared from MBA Degree
89 credit hours required by both programs		89
(53 credit hours for MBA + 36 credit hours for MS)
-18 credit hours shared by both programs 1		-18
= Total Hours Taken by Dual MBA/MS BUAN Students		71

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Eighteen hours from the MS BUAN will be used to replace the following MBA courses:

• BUS 5295 Focus Firm
• BUS 5V95 Internship in Business (1 hr.)
• QBA 5330 Business Analytics for Decision Making
• 12 hrs. of MBA electives