Business Intelligence

Why Earn an MBA in Business Intelligence at UHD?

The Business Intelligence (BI) MBA at UHD is an innovative and practical program focusing on business data analytics and decision making skills. Top business leaders and executives from a variety of industries have contributed in building the program and in shaping the topics taught. UHD has cultivated their knowledge and expertise, creating a unique and innovative MBA program that will give graduates and their organizations a competitive advantage. 

Suitable Candidates for the Business Intelligence MBA Program:

An MBA in Business Intelligence (BI) is an advanced degree that focuses on using data analytical skills and tools to inform business decisions. Having an MBA in Business Intelligence can be valuable to candidates in almost any industry, including Marketing and Sales, Finance, International Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Information Systems, Esports, Healthcare and Management. Professionals seeking the credentials to enter the field or those seeking a career change will find multiple career options in a variety of industries.

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The Skills and Topics Covered in the MBA in Business Intelligence Courses Include:

• Essentials of data analytics and business intelligence techniques
• Business data management and data visualization
• Business intelligence models for decision support and optimization
• Fundamentals of data mining and opinion mining techniques for business applications
• Knowledge and skills in business intelligence strategy, business performance reporting, and enterprise performance management

Curriculum:

To obtain an MBA degree with a Business Intelligence (BI) specialization, students are required to take 10 separate core courses in addition to the student's chosen concentration courses.

BI Concentration courses are offered in the evenings, one class every eight weeks, and can be completed over the span of 12 months.  Courses are also available in an online format. The courses include the following:

MBA BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) CONCENTRATION COURSES
MBA 6391	Essentials of Business Intelligence	3
MBA 6392	Applied Data Management and Visualization	3
MBA 6393	Business Intelligence Modeling for Decision Support	3
MBA 6394	Data and Opinion Mining for Business Applications	3
MBA 6395	Business Intelligence Strategy and Performance	3
MBA 6102	Graduate Colloquium (required for all concentrations)	1
Total Hours		16

Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Business Intelligence Concentrations.

The core courses are included in our soft-start and traditional MBA programs. The courses include the following:

MBA - CORE COURSES
MBA 6213	Management of Organizational Behavior	2
MBA 6211	Managerial Decision Making	2
MBA 6203	Managerial Accounting and Budgeting	2
MBA 6208	Marketing Management	2
MBA 6204	Managerial Finance	2
MBA 6205	Management of the Supply Chain	2
MBA 6207	Management of  Information Flows	2
MBA 6212	Managerial Economics	2
MBA 6202	Strategic Management	2
MBA 6216	Capstone	2
Total Hours		20

Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Core Course descriptions.

Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required.

Additional MBA Concentration Options

MBA in Accounting
MBA in Finance
MBA in Human Resources Management
MBA in International Business
MBA in Leadership
MBA in Project Management and Process Improvement
MBA in Sales Management and Business Development 
MBA in Supply Chain Management