M.S. in Business Analytics (In-Person)

Unlock the power of data and advance your career with the Master of Science degree in Business Analytics. Our program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage data analytics to make informed business decisions. With coursework designed to build proficiency in data analysis, data mining and data visualization, graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of today's data-driven business environment. With our certificate, you'll be prepared to pursue a career in data analytics, business intelligence or consulting.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Business Analytics provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of analytics that balances the technologies, analytical methods and business expertise needed to glean useful information from data to make strategic business decisions. The language of business today is dependent on information and data management, and the emergence of advanced technologies for capturing, preparing and analyzing data provides unprecedented opportunities for those with business analytics expertise that spans all industries and organizations.

Students in the Business Analytics major gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills needed to be successful business analysts. The curriculum includes integrative capstone analysis projects, and there is an internship option for additional professional development through the on-site Career Services Office.

Admissions for M.S. in Business Analytics (In-Person)

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Students entering the program are expected to have the requisite backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, computers and business required for the program. At a minimum, students should have general knowledge of inferential statistics, adequate general business knowledge, basic knowledge of business information systems and technologies and a solid understanding of algebra and general mathematics with some exposure to calculus. Students may fulfill deficiencies in these prerequisites by taking BA 24056, CIS 24053, MATH 11012, MGMT 24163 or equivalents as applicable. The business analytics program director may consider concurrent enrollment according to the strength of the student’s baccalaureate curriculum and preparedness and the courses proposed to be taken concurrently with the prerequisites.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: March 15 (international student) and June 15 (domestic student)
  • Spring Semester
    • Application deadline: October 1 (international student) and December 1 (domestic student)

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Identify key characteristics of the business problem.
  2. Identify opportunities and constraints of various data analytical frameworks and tools.
  3. Formulate appropriate data analytic techniques to solve the business problem.
  4. Perform necessary data preparation steps (retrieve, clean and manipulate data).
  5. Demonstrate necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to implement several data-analytic frameworks using different tools.
  6. Lead and work with teams to frame the business problem.
  7. Convey in writing the outcomes of analytics for stakeholders.
  8. Use visual outcomes of analytics to communicate orally effective messages for stakeholders.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BA 54038ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE 3
BA 64018QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT MODELING 3
BA 64036BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3
BA 64037ADVANCED DATA MINING AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS 3
BA 64060FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE LEARNING 3
BA 64061ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING 3
BA 64082DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE ANALYTICS 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:6
BA 54011
SYSTEMS SIMULATION
BA 54050
DATA VISUALIZATION
BA 54052
TEXT ANALYSIS AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
BA 64028
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS MODELS
BA 64092
INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
BA 64099
CAPSTONE PROJECT IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
CS 63015
DATA MINING TECHNIQUES
CS 63016
BIG DATA ANALYTICS
ECON 62054
ECONOMETRICS I
EMAT 61010
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
EMAT 64210
DATA SCIENCE
HI 60411
CLINICAL ANALYTICS
KM 60370
SEMANTIC ANALYSIS METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES
MGMT 64160
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
MKTG 65057
MARKETING RESEARCH
Culminating Requirement
BA 64092INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3
or BA 64099 CAPSTONE PROJECT IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Minimum 30 credit hours required for the degree is the assumption that students do not have any unmet requirements they need to be successful in the program. The business analytics program coordinator may make further determination of a student’s preparedness for the program and what prerequisite courses, if any, may be required.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for M.S. in Business Analytics (In-Person)

Accreditation

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for M.S. in Business Analytics (In-Person)

Chief executives

-10.0%

decline

287,900

number of jobs

$185,950

potential earnings

Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other

30.9%

much faster than the average

33,200

number of jobs

$98,230

potential earnings

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Management analysts

10.7%

much faster than the average

876,300

number of jobs

$87,660

potential earnings

Operations research analysts

24.8%

much faster than the average

105,100

number of jobs

$86,200

potential earnings

Statisticians

34.6%

much faster than the average

42,700

number of jobs

$92,270

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Three-Foci Stem Program

The language of business today is dependent on information and data management. The Kent State University MSBA program provides you with a holistic knowledge of analytics that balances the technologies, analytical and business expertise you need to be able to glean useful information from data and make strategic business decisions.

How long does it take to complete the different degree programs?

  • M.Ed. - This degree requires 30 hours of coursework and is typically completed in 18-24 months
  • M.A. - This degree requires 39 hours of coursework, which includes 6 hours of independent research that culminates in a thesis. The coursework is typically completed in 18-24 months and the research project/thesis takes another 12-18 months to complete. 
  • Ph.D. - This degree requires 120 hours of coursework and is typically completed in 48 months.

Associate Degrees

If you have college credits but have not obtained an official degree, you may be able to leverage those credits and earn an associate degree. This may allow you to complete a degree in less time and earn a credential to assist you in your career before you complete a bachelor’s degree. 

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Viticulture - A.A.S.

The Viticulture Associate of Applied Science program provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the growing field of wine production. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experience, you'll learn about the science of winemaking, vineyard management, and marketing. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in internships and cooperative education experiences, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the industry. Whether you're interested in starting your own vineyard or pursuing a career in the wine industry, this program provides you with the foundation needed to succeed.

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Program Information for Viticulture - A.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Viticulture provides students with the foundational scientific and mathematical knowledge, practical experiences and technological skills of the cultivation of grapes for making wine. This program emphasizes hands-on experiences and internships at local vineyards and wineries in Ashtabula County.

Graduates are qualified for positions in the commercial winemaking industry as a viticulturist, vineyard manager and assistant vineyard manager.

The A.A.S. degree in Viticulture is offered in consortium with the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), a National Science Foundation-funded partnership between the Missouri State University system and colleges, universities, vineyards and wineries across the United States.

Admissions for Viticulture - A.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Applications to A.A.S. in Viticulture are not being accepted starting with the spring 2025 admission term.

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify and safely use planting, cultivating, spraying and harvesting equipment found in a vineyard.
  2. Identify the various parts of a grapevine and describe the sequential growth cycle of grapevines.
  3. Properly prune grapevines, including calculations regarding the appropriate balanced pruning formula.
  4. Identify and treat major pest, weed and fungus infestations in a vineyard, including preventative treatments.
  5. Perform random sample on vines to predict crop yield and maintain vine balance.
  6. Collect fruit samples and perform lab analyses regarding harvest parameters.
  7. Make decisions regarding vineyard management practices, including planting, pruning, harvest, nutrition, planning and winterization.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENOL 14600INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
VIN 10510MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
VIN 11392WINTER VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11492SPRING VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11592SUMMER/FALL VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 21100INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 21300REGIONAL VINEYARD MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 29300SOILS FOR VITICULTURE 3
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives8
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
or BMRT 21020 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003		LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 		4
or BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3-4
or VIN 11200 BOTANICAL VITICULTURE
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003
or BSCI 10110
 LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB)
or BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
4
ENOL 14600 INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
VIN 10510 MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100 INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
BSCI 16001
or VIN 11200
 HORTICULTURAL BOTANY
or BOTANICAL VITICULTURE
3-4
VIN 11392 WINTER VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11492 SPRING VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11592 SUMMER/FALL VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
VIN 21100 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 29300 SOILS FOR VITICULTURE 3
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
BMRT 11000
or BMRT 21020
 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3
VIN 21300 REGIONAL VINEYARD MANAGEMENT 2
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus

Applications to A.A.S. in Viticulture are not being accepted starting with the spring 2025 admission term.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Viticulture - A.A.S.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

-6.5%

decline

952,300

number of jobs

$68,090

potential earnings

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

3.5%

about as fast as the average

53,100

number of jobs

$43,100

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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