Students may choose a specialization in business analytics as preparation for a career that requires knowledge of business analysis, competitive intelligence, and information security. To complete the specialization in business analytics, MBA students must complete the eight program courses plus the following specialization courses (prerequisites for these courses must be met prior to enrollment in the course):
MBA 521 – Quantitative Methods (3)
CMIS 566 – Introduction to Business Intelligence and Analytics (3)
Two electives selected from MKTG 563, CMIS 527, CMIS 562, CMIS 563, CMIS 564, or ACCT 565
CMIS 567 – Business Analytics Capstone (3)
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Expected April, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Business
3307 Founders Hall,
EDWARDSVILLE,
Illinois,
62026, United States
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework*
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MBA program**
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after an initial review of the application. Recently admitted students to the MBA program have had average GMAT scores of 520.
**Review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MBA program director.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.
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