Drake’s Master of Science in Business Analytics will prepare students to:
|
Course |
Credits |
|
Required Courses |
15 |
|
IS 210 - Business Analytics, Teams, and Projects |
3 |
|
IS 220 - Information Technology Legal and Ethical Issues |
3 |
|
IS 231 - Data Management and Visual Analytics |
3 |
|
STAT 240 - Statistical Modeling |
3 |
|
STAT 260 - Applied Analytics Project |
3 |
|
Electives - Select 15 credits from the following |
15 |
|
ACCT 276 – IT Auditing |
3 |
|
ACCT 277 – Fraud Examination |
3 |
|
ACCT 278 – Internal Auditing |
3 |
|
BUS 212 – Seminar in Executive Leadership |
3 |
|
BUS 298 - Communication for Entrepreneurs & Business Professionals |
3 |
|
INS 280 – Operational Risk Management |
3 |
|
IS 280 – Cybersecurity Management |
3 |
|
IS 281 – Cyber Attack Prevention |
3 |
|
IS 282 - Python Programming for Analytics |
3 |
|
MBA 245 - Leading with Data |
3 |
|
MBA 254 - Leadership & Human Capital Development |
3 |
|
MBA 256 – Information Technology & Business |
3 |
|
MBA 259 – Business, Government, and the Global Economy |
3 |
|
QUAN 270 - Quantitative Analytical Methods |
3 |
|
Other courses in consultation with advisor such as: |
|
|
HSCI 260 – Survey of Evidence-Based Healthcare |
3 |
|
HSCI 261 – Review of Statistics for Evidenced-Based Healthcare |
3 |
|
MAC 206 – Digital Media Strategies |
3 |
|
MAC 210 – Visual Communications |
3 |
|
MAC 221 – Digital Storytelling |
3 |
|
MAC 222 – Emerging Media |
3 |
To apply for admission to Drake’s fully online Master of Science in Business Analytics program:
Mail transcripts to:
Office of Admission
Drake University
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505
Or email:
drakeonlinetranscripts@drake.edu
International Students
If a student earned her/his undergraduate degree outside of the United States, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Scores dated within the last two years are acceptable and must be reported directly from the testing agency. Minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 213 on the computer-based exam, 550 on the paper-based exam, or 79-80 on the Internet-based exam. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5. Minimum scores on each section of reading, writing, speaking, and listening may be required.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer up to nine credit hours from another AACSB accredited graduate program. All transfer credits must be earned with a grade of B- or higher, must directly relate to the program of study, and must fall within the five-year time frame for program completion. Transfer credits will be applied to the degree program upon successful completion of at least one term of enrollment in the program.
Admission with Conditions allows individuals to be reviewed for admission and begin graduate studies with a conditional requirement that must be completed successfully to progress in the program.
Students granted Admission with Conditions may enroll part-time and take up to nine credit hours of coursework to prove strong academic performance. Strong academic performance includes receiving a grade of B or higher in all courses. Students will be reviewed at the end of each full semester to confirm that the conditions of their admission have been met. The review will take place if a minimum of six credit hours including IS 231 or STAT 240, has been completed.
Admission with Conditions is not available to international applicants.
The information in this catalog does not constitute a contract between the university and the student. The university reserves the right to make changes in curricula, admission policies and processes, tuition and financial aid, academic standards and guidelines, student services and any other regulations or policies set forth in this catalog without giving prior notice.