Master of Science in Business Analytics / Information Systems (MS/BAIS)

Overview

The MS in Business Analytics / Information Systems (MS/BAIS) (33 credit hours) meets the needs of the marketplace for expertise in both information technology and management. Highly qualified individuals with motivation for leadership in information technology fields are encouraged to apply for admission to this program. Graduates of the program are in great demand by firms in the information services sector of the economy, software development organizations, management consultants, and MIS departments in the industry. An Advisory Board consisting of senior information systems executives and consultants works closely with the department to ensure that the program maintains high standards.

The MS in Business Analytics / Information Systems program is designed for individuals who are challenged by applications of Information Systems and Information Technology and who are willing to undertake a career that demands a broad rather than narrow range of skills. Students who already have a considerable background either in information systems or in business coursework will make use of the built-in flexibility of the program, designing programs of study that will provide them with the best background for their careers. An advisor will work closely with each student to design and monitor the most effective course sequence and optional thesis/practicum work.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools, and AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Overview

The University of South Florida is a large, public 4-year university offering undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral level degrees. The USF System includes three, separately accredited institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 50,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and is ranked 45th in the nation for research expenditures among all universities, public or private.

USF is comprised of 14 colleges offering more than 180 undergraduate majors and concentrations—with some of the most populated colleges being USF Health, Arts & Sciences, Business, and Engineering. We also have numerous degree programs at the graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. USF prides itself on being a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success.

USF St. Petersburg offers an intimate, waterfront campus environment with smaller classes and an emphasis on community engagement. It offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Education.

USF Sarasota-Manatee similarly offers a smaller, personalized learning setting while its scenic campus is an important piece of Sarasota’s Cultural Corridor. It offers over 40 academic programs with four main dynamic colleges in Business, Hospitality & Tourism Leadership, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Science & Mathematics.

USF at a Glance

• Founded: 1956
• Undergraduates: 37,333
• Graduate Students: 10,677
• Total number of students who received financial aid in 2016-17: 38,638
• Average financial aid awarded: $10,774
• Accreditation: Regionally Accredited, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Student-faculty ratio: 21:1
• Average class size: 33 students
• Faculty & Staff: 16,028
• Diversity: 41% of students are African American, Black, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American or multiracial.
• Countries Represented: 128 and 10% of the total student population