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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS ANALYTICS (MSM-BA) - INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONCENTRATION

Approved Federal STEM Degree Program

The Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics - Information Systems Management (MSM-BA-ISM) is a STEM degree that focuses on models, algorithms, and systems for business analytics. This concentration explores data management, artificial intelligence, systems development, and project management as they are being recast to serve analytics. The program features:

  • A schedule that can be completed in as few as two regular semesters of study.
  • The 30 credits of the program focus on three areas:
    • 12 credits of Business Analytics Core courses which span the “how” of model creation, provisioning with data, and evaluation of the “why” of analytics in action.
    • 12 credits of Information Systems Core courses that build the technical foundation for business analytics focusing on the three pillars of big data, machine learning, and programming.
    • 6 credits of electives where students are encouraged to use the electives to tailor the degree to align with their career goals.

Cutting Edge

Analytical topics such as large language models, augmented intelligence, and data/information systems governance taught throughout the program

Fortune 500

Companies such as Alphabet, Microsoft, and Progressive commonly employ our graduates

25

Students or less in every class. Small class size allows you to develop relationships with professors and classmates

Swapna Tadakamalla

I strongly recommend this program for those who want to become leaders in technology. While most of the courses are geared to IT, the marketing and accounting courses gave me a broader perspective. Three months after I graduated, I was promoted to an IT manager.

Swapna Tadakamalla

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DEMAND FOR MSM INFORMATION SYSTEMS

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job outlook is growing at a rate much faster than average for MSM Information Systems graduates for 2022-2032.

  • 2022 Median Pay for Common IS Graduate Jobs:
    • Computer Systems Analysts - $102,240 per year
    • Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers - $124,200 per year
    • Data Scientists - $103,500 per year

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wide variety of fields which includes professional careers in:

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Data Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Project Manager

CERTIFICATES

We also offer a variety of graduate certificates across multiple areas. Each certificate offers specialized training that is carefully devised to provide crucial skills.

Erin Makarius

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

The department of Management at The University of Akron consists of faculty with a rich history of education and close relationships with the professional community.

Dr. Erin Makarius is an Associate Professor of Management and the Chair of the Management Department. While her teaching interests include human resources, organizational behavior, leadership, and managing people, her research focuses on boundary spanning in the form of work-life as well as international and organizational boundaries, with particular emphasis on the role of social networks and reputation in these processes.

To learn more about the programs, faculty, and resources that the Department of Management provides, visit the link below.

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