The curriculum of an MBA in Business Analytics will differ from institute to institute, but most programs will include a combination of the following key subjects:
1: Statistics and Quantitative Analysis:
These subjects will teach you how to use statistical methods and models to interpret data sets and come to meaningful conclusions.
2: Data Mining and Predictive Analytics:
This subject is all about how to mine large sets of data to find out the patterns in them which will help to predict future behavior/outcome. The industries especially where you can use this are retail, banking, and healthcare.
3: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence:
Machine learning is a very important part of data analysis, so it will be part of your curriculum. It might not be in detail, but just the basics like basic algorithms and how they are used in business.
4: Business Strategy and Decision-Making:
Of course, since this is an MBA course, there will be subjects regarding business strategy and decision-making. You will learn how to apply data insights in creating business strategies and decision-making.
5: Data Visualization and Reporting:
It is not enough to find relevant data and use it; you also need to present it properly to stakeholders. This subject will teach you just that.
6: Big Data Technologies:
Certain platforms are known for handling massive data sets, such as Hadoop, Spark, and others. This subject teaches you how to handle such cloud-based big data platforms.
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