Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics (MSM-BA)

Information Systems Management Concentration

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Management, Business Analytics - Information Systems Concentration allows students to concentrate their study of Business Analytics within the foundation of Information Systems. Because of the complex nature of the MS Management specializations, they typically go beyond optional concentrations in traditional MBA programs. They are designed for individuals who know what they want to do or to help them apply what they already know more effectively. The 30-credit program includes the Business Analytics, which is 15 credits, the Information Systems core which is 9 credits, and six credits of electives. Students may waive the GMAT requirement if they have an acceptable GRE score and have two years of documented business experience. Full time students are required to enroll in an internship or Co-Op in their first semester.

Additional Information

Admission Requirements

• GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree. Contact the Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business Administration for waiver request process.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, or equivalent, is preferred.
• Letter of intent
• Resume

Application Deadline

• August 1 for Fall enrollment
• December 1 for Spring enrollment
• May 1 for Summer enrollment

International Student Applications

It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing.  I-20 forms are processed by UA Immigration Services in the International Center. Proof of English Proficiency is required by producing an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score.

The Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics in Information Systems Management is approved as a federal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes graduates of this program residing on student visas as eligible for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. While regular students are able to remain in the country and receive training through work experience for up to 12 months, students who graduate from a designated STEM degree program, such as our MSM-BA in Information Systems program, may be eligible for an additional 24 months on an OPT STEM extension.

Information on the standard OPT and STEM OPT extension can be found on the International Centers website.

Students currently admitted to this program may have different course requirements than those listed here. Refer to your official Program Checklist and DPR in My Akron for your program requirements.