Overview
An MBA with a concentration in Business Intelligence is a graduate degree program with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designation. Due to the demand of graduates with expertise in STEM fields, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permits international students graduating from STEM programs to apply for a 24-month extension of their initial year of Optional Practical Training (OPT). Please be advised that DHS is the ultimate and deciding authority on all OPT applications and STEM extensions. For more detailed information, please visit the ISSO webpage.
This concentration provides fundamental concepts and practical tools on data management, analysis and presentation, which can help companies make complex business decisions related to operations, sales, marketing, and research and development.
Requirements
Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)
| ISOM-821 | Data Management and Modeling | 3 |
| ISOM-845 | Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and Storytelling | 3 |
Elective Course (1 course, 3 credits)
Choose 1 elective from the following list:
| ISOM-801 | Solving Business Problems Using Advanced Excel | 3 |
| ISOM-825 | Enterprise Data Management | 3 |
| ISOM-840 | Security and Privacy | 3 |