MBA — Data Analytics
Degree: MBA
Location(s): Rhode Island
Start Date: Fall & Spring
Length: 1.5-3 years
Cost: $842 per credit*
Credits: 36-42
Harness the Power of Business Data
Making data-informed decisions is crucial to the success of any business. JWU’s MBA in Data Analytics uses STEM-focused coursework to teach you the art of telling stories through data. Learn to make data work for you — and for your business.
Data analysts analyze crucial trends in customer behavior and satisfaction, business sales patterns and trends, and other factors.
Become a strategic thinker and leader who can translate data into implementation plans and long-term strategy. Learn skills that can be leveraged across a range of industries, from healthcare to hotels and from finance to technology.
The MBA is also offered as a combined BSBA/MBA accelerated master’s degree.
This SEVIS STEM-approved program qualifies F-1 graduates to apply for the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, enabling them to gain hands-on professional experience in the U.S. after graduation.
Curriculum
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options, such as internships, minors or study abroad (contact your advisor before scheduling free elective credits).
Credits Foundation Courses | ||
| BUSN5000 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN5010 | Quantitative Methods in Business | 3 |
| Core Courses | ||
| ACCT5600 | Accounting for Strategic Decision-Making | 3 |
| BUSN5600 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| FISV5600 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT5575 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT5800 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
| MRKT5500 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| RSCH5800 | Evidence-Based Research in Management | 3 |
| Data Analytics Courses | ||
| DATA5025 | Tools for Data Analytics | 3 |
| DATA5100 | Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| DATA5200 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Big Data Analytics | ||
| Introduction to Predictive Modeling | ||
| Research Methods in Data Analytics | ||
| Career Capstone Course | ||
| MGMT6800 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42.0 | |
What Is Data Analytics?
Data analytics is a valuable field that allows businesses and individuals to make informed decisions based on key insights. Data analytics helps companies store, organize and analyze raw data so they can find trends and patterns to make better business decisions.
As businesses increasingly rely on data to gain a competitive edge, understanding data analytics has become a valuable skill for professionals across numerous industries.
Admissions & Tuition
The average cost per credit is $842*
*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.
Learn about the admissions process and tuition for JWU’s graduate programs.
Become an Effective Data Communicator
This program is structured to build your skills in the following areas:
- Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
- Integrate knowledge of mathematics, statistics and computer science to collect, analyze and interpret data.
- Analyze problems from diverse perspectives and with cultural sensitivity.
Career Options
After graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- Data analyst
- Operations analyst
- Chief data officer
- Business systems analyst
- Market research analyst
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Learn to Lead with Data
This MBA allows you to develop both professional skills (concentration courses) and management skills while learning to think strategically in a complex, cost-competitive, knowledge-based environment.
Throughout the program, you will:
- Build your management skills through challenging coursework.
- Learn from field-tested faculty with years of professional experience.
- Learn executive business competencies, professional leadership, and strategic and creative thinking skills.
- Learn how to solve problems that occur in the global business environment ethically.
Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, M.S.
Associate Professor & MBA Programs Director
College of Hospitality & Business
401-598-1404
timothy.howes@jwu.edu