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A STEM-designated MBA degree with a concentration in business analytics prepares you to make prudent business decisions using fact-based data analysis. Whether you’re an experienced professional seeking career advancement or are looking to relaunch your career, MBA concentration in business analytics will teach you how to use data to understand and improve business performance, combining skills in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analysis.
Note: This concentration will be available effective fall 2027. For current concentration options, please visit the 2026-2027 course catalog.
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The Drexel LeBow MBA Experience
Your concentration is one part of the broader Drexel LeBow MBA experience. The highlights below offer a snapshot of what you can expect as an MBA student. Explore the full MBA program to learn more about the curriculum, program formats and experiential learning opportunities available to students.
MBA Business Analytics Concentration Curriculum
Courses in the concentration help you build key skills to be successful in the field including:
- Data preprocessing and visualization
- Data mining
- Predictive Business Analytics
- Business Forecasting
Requirements and Coursework
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Select nine (9) credits from the following: | 9 |
| ACCT 6550 - Data Analytics and Technology in Accounting | 3 |
| BSAN 6005 - Data Visualization for Strategic Decision-Making | 3 |
| BSAN 6020 - Data Driven AI for Management Decisions | |
| BSAN 6200 - Programming and Data Wrangling | 3 |
| BSAN 6250 - Visualization and Data Storytelling | 1.5 |
| BSAN 6400 - Machine Learning and AI for Business | 3 |
| BSAN 6450 - Predictive Analytics and Forecasting | 3 |
| HSAD 6560 - Advanced Healthcare Marketing and Analytics | |
| MKTG 6605 - Foundations of Customer Analytics | 1.5 |
| MKTG 6606 - Advanced Customer Analytics | 1.5 |
| OPR 6000 - Optimization and Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| STAT 6100 - Statistical Foundations for Business Analytics | 3 |
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Full-Time MBA Program
On our University City Campus in Philadelphia
Part-Time MBA Program
Hybrid and fully online formats available
MBA in Business Analytics Career Options
The unique set of technical and analytical skills that an MBA with a concentration in business analytics provides can be applied to similar positions in a variety of industries. These skills help companies in any vertical create a competitive advantage and understand market trends. An MBA with a concentration in business analytics can prepare you for various careers including:
- Business Analyst
- Business Analyst Project Manager
- Forecasting
Career Support at Drexel LeBow
LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness provides resources and personalized support to help students prepare for their job search, from résumé reviews and interview preparation to career guidance and networking opportunities.
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re ready to apply or still exploring your options, we’re here to help you take the next step. Connect with our graduate admissions team to learn more about the program, the application process and how a Drexel LeBow graduate degree can help you achieve your goals.