The only way Big Data becomes a big business advantage is in the hands and on the screens of leaders who master how to identify, transform, and communicate it in compelling ways key stakeholders understand.

If you’re ready to become a Business Intelligence and Analytics Shark, we’re ready to help you drive stronger decision making, lower cost, optimized operations, and bigger new business wins.

This STEM-designated M.B.A. in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Nova Southeastern University will ensure you meet the increasing demand for data-informed decision makers.

Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU’s M.B.A. program is 37-46 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.
Start Dates
The M.B.A. in Business Intelligence and Analytics major is available to start in August, October, January, March and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with a major in Business Intelligence and Analytics are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously). Select classes in the major, depending on the classes you choose that are offered online, may require synchronous learning.
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Application Deadline
Fall I: August 1
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 1
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1

Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs

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Employer Tuition Assistance Program

NSU Business partners with more than 135 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.

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NSU Alumni Tuition Discount

NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate business degree. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.

Alumni Tuition Discount Information

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STEM-Designated Program

International students who graduate with a STEM degree increase their employability and may be eligible to remain in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Further information about eligibility and requirements for the STEM OPT extension is available on the Department of Homeland Security website and through the university’s Office of International Affairs.

NSU Business offers three M.B.A. majors with a STEM-designation: Business Intelligence and Analytics, Process Improvement, and Supply Chain Management and Operational Systems.

M.B.A. Core Courses

M.B.A. Core Courses (22–31 credits)

Credits

(ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5140
Accounting for Decision Makers
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5008*
Business Finance
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130
Financial Management
/Credits: 3)
(ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5001**
Developing Academic and Career Success
/Credits: 1)
(MGT 5105
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5170
Applying Strategy for Managers
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5000*
Foundations of Business Statistics
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making
/Credits: 3)

Business Intelligence and Analytics Major Courses (15 credits)

Major Courses Required

Credits

(BIA 5471
Digital Transformation and Analytics Strategy
/Credits: 3)
(BIA 5476
Data Management and Business Intelligence
/Credits: 3)
(BIA 5485
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Fundamentals
/Credits: 3)
(BIA 5495
Business Intelligence Analytics Lab
/Credits: 3)
( 
Open elective course—any course in HCBE excluding CHS, ISEC, MSIT, and MMIS prefixes
/Credits: 3)

* Students who completed undergraduate courses in accounting, finance, or statistics within the past five years are encouraged to complete a free, online, self-paced review course in each of the three noted disciplines. Students who completed these courses between five and ten years are required to complete the noted review course(s). Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C or higher has been earned in the past 5 years. Courses may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee when the student can demonstrate current knowledge and consistent use of skills and abilities that align with one or more of the three undergraduate disciplines. To seek such a waiver, the student must provide to the chair or designee a current resume and short essay that describes past and current work activities that support the waiver(s). The student may submit supplemental information at their discretion.

** Students must take MGT 5001 in their first term

For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

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NSU Business Among Top Business Schools in the World

As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning.

Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in business and beyond.