Data Analytics

The Data Analytics concentration prepares students to use quantitative information in business. Students learn how to analyze data and forecast trends. Because this concentration is STEM designated, international graduates can extend a 12-month practical training experience after graduation by an additional 24 months.

Careers in Data Analytics

Data analytics skills are increasingly in demand in all areas of business, such as finance, marketing, and operations. Brandeis International Business School graduates have applied their analytics knowledge at IBM, JP Morgan, State Street and Kronos.

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Ram Iyer, MBA '09
Liberty Mutual
Director, Strategy, Planning and Operations
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Faculty Spotlight: Arnold Kamis

Arnold Kamis is an associate professor of data analytics. His research primarily focuses on information technology, decision support, online consumer behavior and healthcare information. He blends social science and data science to make research contributions that are rigorous, business-relevant, and aiming to make an impact.

Kamis holds a PhD in Information Systems from New York University and MS in Technical Communication from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has served on many journal editorial boards, including Decision Analytics and Health Systems.

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Concentration Requirements

The MBA concentration in Data Analytics requires the completion of 24 credits. These credits may also be counted toward fulfilment of other concentrations or of the MBA core requirements. Excess credits in foundation courses are counted toward the electives requirement.

Foundation (14 credits required)

ECON 210a: Intro to Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics
BUS 211a: Foundations of Data Analytics
BUS 212a: Advanced Data Analytics
BUS 240f: Information Visualization

Electives (10 credits required)

BUS 253a: Marketing Research
BUS 256a: Marketing Analytics
BUS 272a: Operations Management
BUS 274f: Supply Chain Analytics
BUS 276a: Business Dynamics
BUS 286a: Applications of System Dynamics
BUS 294a:* Field Projects in Data Analytics
BUS 295c:* Field Projects in Social Impact Organizations (DA project)
ECON 213a: Applied Econometrics
BUS/FIN 241a: Machine Learning and Data Analysis for Business and Finance
FIN 217f: Corporate Financial Modeling
FIN 218f:** Portfolio Financial Modeling
ECON/FIN 250a Forecasting in Finance and Econometrics
FIN 280a:** Financial Risk Management
FIN 285a:** Computer Simulation & Risk Analysis
BUS 215f: Introduction to Python for Business Analytics
BUS 257f: Social Media and Advertising
BUS 259f: Digital Marketing

(*) BUS 294a and BUS 295c are Field Projects courses – only one can be counted toward this concentration.

(**) FIN 201a is a prerequisite for these courses

Admissions

The Brandeis International Business School Admissions team looks forward to working with you during the application process. We encourage you to contact us at 781-736-2252 or at globaladmissions@brandeis.edu at any time if you have questions.

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