Program Overview
The Business Analytics at Southern Methodist University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Analytics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Predictive Analytics
- Business Metrics
- Business Process Consulting
- Decision Models
- Managing Your Career
- Database Design for Business Applications
- Data Mining
- Data Visualization and Communications
- Web and Social Media Analytics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.4 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Application forms found in the online application
- Essays (to be attached to the online application)
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report (from exam taken within the last five years)
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned (to be attached to the online application)
- If applicable: TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score report to meet English language proficiency requirement (from exam taken within the last two years)
- Two references (name &\xc2\xa0contact information only - letters of recommendation are NOT required. Please do not attempt to submit letters with you application.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Methodist University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
Southern Methodist University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months