Earn an MBA with a Business Analytics Specialization from Anywhere with Herzing
Today’s forward-thinking business leader is a data-driven business leader.
If you want to elevate your capacity for strategic decision-making across core business functions and develop key analytical skills, Herzing University can help. Our online STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics features:
Flexible online study
Practical, project-based learning using industry-standard analytics tools
Curriculum that integrates business-relevant STEM concepts
Finish in as few as 12 months
An optional Capstone Project or Internship*
Preparation for industry certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI®), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
Lead More Effectively with AI-Enhanced Business Analytics Skills
Equip yourself to lead and manage in science, technology, marketing, engineering and math (STEM)-focused businesses with Herzing’s MBA – Business Analytics program. Gain insight into how AI can be ethically deployed to optimize data analysis, HR management practices, customer service and more, while also developing practical analytics skills for data-driven problem solving.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Integrate accounting principles and financial management techniques to analyze financial statements, guide investment strategies, optimize capital structure and support organizational decision-making.
- Demonstrate skills in intercultural communication to effectively engage and collaborate in diverse, global business environments and to lead and adapt to change management initiatives within a multicultural context.
- Demonstrate strategic leadership skills that incorporate STEM knowledge to drive business innovation, organizational change, and sustainable growth.
- Evaluate the ethical implications of business decisions and develop a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- Evaluate how to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) within organizations, fostering a workplace environment where all members feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute to their full potential.
- Evaluate global business trends and cross-cultural management practices within international markets and how to operate within them effectively.
- Apply STEM principles to foundational business concepts in marketing engineering, business analytics, machine learning and data visualization to inform data-driven decision-making, financial analysis and strategic business planning.
Our online MBA in Business Analytics equips you to lead, innovate, and sustainably grow 21st-century organizations.
Practical, STEM-Driven Business Education
Herzing takes a project-based, practical approach to online education. Our interactive learning environment makes it possible for you to develop good working relationships with classmates and instructors while also gaining experience with industry-standard analytics tools.
Projects encourage you to apply theory in practice, leveraging best-practice data analysis techniques while also exploring how AI tools can enhance business intelligence and customer insights.
Depending on the state where you live, you may also be able to complete an in-person internship.*
*Online students in some states may not be allowed to pursue an internship due to state restrictions.
What Will I Learn in the Herzing Online MBA in Business Analytics?
MBA-BA courses include:
- Leadership and Team Dynamics
- Leading Change and Operational Excellence
- Integrated Economics and Decision-Making
- Strategic Human Capital
- Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success
- Accounting and Corporate Financial Strategy
- Project Management for Business Leaders
- Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders
- Marketing Engineering
- Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
- Big Data, Cloud, and Visualization
- Graduate Capstone Project or Internship
Online students in some states may not be allowed to pursue an internship due to state restrictions.
Business Analytics, Project Management and HR Certification Preparation:
Herzing’s MBA in Business Analytics aligns with a number of third-party industry certifications that can enhance your resume. As a graduate of this program, you may be able to qualify to take exams for the following certifications:
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®)
- Business Data Analytics Certification (IIBA – CBDA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI
- PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® from PMI
- SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)®
- SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)®
Herzing will reimburse the application fees for up to three certifications of your choice.
Certification in this program is not a state specific requirement.
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