Business Analytics Concentration

Core Decision Sciences Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:

• DESC 620 Advanced Statistical Tools (2)
• DESC 622 Optimization Modeling (2)
• DESC 624 Predictive Analytics (2)
• DESC 626 Simulation Modeling (2)
• DESC 637 Multiple Attribute Decision Analysis (2)

Core Information Systems and Technology Management Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:

• ISTM 622 Social Media Analytics (2)
• ISTM 624 Databases and Big Data Management (2)
• ISTM 626 Applying Analytics to Achieve Business Impact (2)
• ISTM 627 Marketing Informatics (2)
• ISTM 664 Business Process Analysis and Innovation (2)

Elective Courses

Remaining units may be fulfilled by completing at least 4 units of the following (may also choose from core courses):

• DESC 627 Supply Chain Management Analytics (2)
• DESC 628 Healthcare Analytics (2)
• DESC 636 Project Management (2)
• DESC 621 Valuation of Real Options (2)
• ISTM 630 Information Security Data Analytics (2)
• ISTM 660 Business Analytics and Intelligence (2)
• PGBS 693 Global Business Intensive (1-4) ¹    

Notes:

To fulfill the global business requirement of the program, students can complete ISTM 664 , ISTM 630 , or a Global Business Intensive course - PGBS 693  (2 units required). The selected topic for Global Business Intensive course must be relevant to the concentration, otherwise, approval is needed by the program office prior to registering for the course to confirm it can be applied towards the concentration.