Master of Business Administration (Concentration in Business Analytics)
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityProgram Overview
The Master of Business Administration (Concentration in Business Analytics) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 36 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 Master of Business Administration (Concentration in 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 12,313 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,389 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (Concentration in 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
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Concepts in Economics
- Financial Concepts of Management
- Statistical Fundamentals for Business Management
- Managerial Economics
- Managerial Accounting Concepts
- Information Systems for Managers
- Information Systems for Business Intelligence
- Business Policy
- Econometrics
- Financial Markets
- Econometric Time-series Analysis
- Panel and Nonlinear Methods in Econometrics
- Data Mining
- Marketing Research
- Stochastic Simulation
- Statistical Analysis and Modeling
- Applied Multivariate Methods
- Management Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.23 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).
Admission Requirements
- Student Profile - Admitted applicants have an average of 4 years professional work experience in a variety of areas such as engineering, science and humanities, and business. Admitted applicants have a median GPA of 3.23 and median GMAT score of 550.
- Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
- Personal statement submitted with the online application
- $65 application fee
- Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
- Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,313 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,389 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,313 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,389 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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