Business analytics is the practice of transforming data into business insights to allow for better decision-making. By employing the latest tools, models and techniques, business analytics can help evaluate complex situations, consider all available options, predict outcomes and present critical risks for business decision-makers.
"By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the analysis of big data to make effective decisions."
Successful applicants to GWSB’s MSBA program will have exposure and experience* in the following areas:
Statistics 统计
Applicants should have taken and obtained a B or higher in an undergraduate or graduate statistics within the last 5 years, be able to demonstrate regular use of statistics in a current or past professional position, or be able to demonstrate an adequate understanding of statistics in another way.
Higher Level Mathematics (Calculus and Linear Algebra) 微积分&线性代数
In general, students should be able to demonstrate regular use of mathematics principles and methods and an adequate understanding of calculus and basic linear algebra. Applicants should have taken and obtained a B or higher in undergraduate or graduate level Calculus classes, including Calculus I (MATH1231) and Calculus II (equivalent to MATH1232). In addition, students are expected to have had some academic exposure to topics in Linear Algebra and Finite Math (equivalent to MATH1051).
Computer Programming 计算机编程
Applicants should be able to demonstrate adequate exposure to and understanding of basic computer programming and software principles. Applicants need not have a specific understanding of analytics-based computer programs and software. Instead, the goal is for applicants to demonstrate that they are capable of learning the specific programs emphasized in the MSBA program.
*Applicants may satisfy the above prerequisites through an online offering such as Coursera. （跨专业学生的福音，可以通过Coursera线上课程学习先修课）
Business Analytics 商业分析专业毕业生的职业发展方向都有哪些呢？
Job Placement Success
数据显示，Business Analytics 商业分析专业毕业的学生91%会在如下领域就业：
MSBA graduates currently work for the following enterprises:
· Groupon – Data Scientist
· Deloitte – Consultant
· GWU – Director, Scholarly Technology
· Navy Federal Credit Union – Business Operations Analyst
· Discovery Communications – Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics
· Inter-American Development Bank – Business Analytics Consultant
· Moody’s Analytics – Economist
· Centeio Associates Inc. – Forensic Data Analyst
· Orlando Magic – Analytics & Insight Analyst
· FedEx Ground – Operations Research Analyst
· Host Hotels – Business Analyst
· CSRA Inc. – Associate Data Mining Specialist
· SAS – Sr. Analytics Solutions Architect
· TIAA-Cref – Data Scientist/Manager, workforce analytics
· Evolent Health – Sr. Analyst
· Ellucian – HRIS Analyst
· Wal-Mart E-Commerce – Item Setup Specialist
· PwC – Advanced Risk and Compliance Analytics Solutions Associate
· Camber Corporation – Business Analyst, Postal Solutions
· IBM – Senior Consultant
· Federal Reserve Board – Sr. Consumer Financial Analyst
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