Business Analytics, M.B.A.

Make Better Decisions and Develop Winning Strategies

Organizations need individuals who can understand and utilize data to make informed decisions. The Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics program brings applied data science, social science and managerial science together to help professionals use data to plan strategically and make decisions that give their organization a competitive advantage. Business analytics professionals, data strategists and project managers who work in logistics, health care, operations, finance, auditing and more can boost their knowledge and skills through this unique program.

Indiana Tech’s Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics program is built around the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification’s core learning outcomes. Topics include actionable analytics, model building, problem framing and data communication.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Business Administration – Business Analytics, you will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the functional areas of business

Analyze and identify external opportunities and threats, and propose strategic solutions

Demonstrate complex problem solving skills

Study and structure data in ways that are applicable to any industry

Communicate data insights to a wide audience

Add value to data in a way that impacts and encourages organizational effectiveness

Function as a team leader with strong interpersonal skills

Careers in this Degree

Below are potential career opportunities available to graduates with a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in business analytics. Additionally, you will find national statistics for average annual salaries and projected job growth, as identified by BLS.gov statistics. Salaries can vary based on the market in which you live and the prior experience you bring to the position.

Warriors in the Workplace

Indiana Tech graduates work at great companies like:

• Zimmer Biomet
• Lincoln Financial Group
• Parkview Health
• Samtec
• Wabash National Corporation
• MedPro Group
• Eli Lilly and Company
• 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
• General Motors
• Dow Chemical
• Apple
• Georgia-Pacific

Our Mission

Indiana Tech provides learners a professional education; prepares them for active participation, career advancement, and leadership in the global 21st century society; and motivates them toward a life of significance and worth.

Core Values

Indiana Tech recognizes and adheres to the following core values:

• Respect: Treating all stakeholders fairly and equitably
• Commitment: Affirming an unceasing dedication to educating the whole learner
• Honesty: Demonstrating truthful behavior in an open environment
• Passion: Possessing a burning desire to fulfill our purpose, mission, and vision
• Integrity: Behaving consistently with mission and core values

The university’s core purpose is to provide career-focused, professional programs of higher education

Diversity and Inclusion

Indiana Tech views diversity as an asset and aspires to create a collaborative, inclusive, empathic, and equitable community that respects and values the unique characteristics that exist among human beings, including differences in age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, academic/professional background, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities, and military experiences. Indiana Tech aims to create and sustain a climate that is reflective of the world around us, where all may learn from one another. To achieve this goal, Indiana Tech believes it is important that the ideas, values, beliefs, talents, and needs of all constituents of Indiana Tech are welcomed and supported in order to fully participate in the global 21st century society.

Vision

Indiana Tech is dedicated to preparing our students for professional and personal success in the real world. To that end, we are committed to the following:

• Striving for academic excellence and continuous improvement in all programs
• Strengthening and building upon Indiana Tech’s commitment to relationship-based education
• Attracting, developing, and retaining dedicated and excellent teachers, staff, and administrators who are committed to making a significant difference in the lives of our students and the community
• Integrating theory and practice through course content combined with real-world experience
• Expanding the scope of programs offered, thereby giving students more career options
• Giving each student the support and encouragement needed to stay in school to complete their education
• Emphasizing ethics and integrity in all that we do
• Fostering a life of balance among academics, social and cultural activities
• Increasing the geographic diversity of our student population
• Providing professional development and life-long learning
• Evaluating each decision by asking, “Does It Positively Impact Students?” (DIPIS)

Operational Imperatives

• Manage the university’s finances in a fiscally responsible manner
• Maintain a consistent and well-planned budget process and review
• Sustain a pleasant work environment, one that fosters challenge and productivity
• Reach our goals through team relationships across all departments
• Strive to contribute to our local communities in a positive way
• Beautify the natural aesthetics of our campuses
• Ensure a drug-free and harassment-free workplace