Program Description

This MBA in Business Analytics program is designed to offer students a more contemporary learning experience by infusing the application of both technology and data analysis into the business curriculum.  The curriculum includes courses that are designed to cover the functional areas of business and are infused with the application of technologies.  Students will apply the appropriate methodologies for analyzing big data in the context of a specific business perspective in courses such as business forecasting, financial modeling, and data-driven strategic planning.  The MBA in Business Analytics program utilizes today's modern business tools to analyze data and make data-driven decisions in any of the functional areas of business they choose to focus their career path in.  

The Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) an international accreditation body for business schools.

STEM DESIGNATED DEGREE PROGRAM

Gannon's Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics is a STEM Designated Degree Program. This makes it possible for international graduates in the United States to apply for an additional 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. To be eligible, students must have a STEM degree from an accredited U.S. school and must secure employment with an employer that includes a minimum of 20 hours of work per week and formal training within the STEM field. 

Admission Requirements

• 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, then you have 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 the application

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $27,000.
• Total 30 credit program per credit $1030.
• Scholarship of $1500/Sem for South Asian students.