SKK Graduate School of Business’ Business Analytics MBA is designed to provide a rigorous, business-focused analytics education to advance your career in a digitally-driven world. Our program, taught by world-class faculty, combines a strong analytics foundation with core business skills and domain knowledge to prepare highly qualified business professionals in big data and analytics.
Academic Schedule
The degree is designed with the needs of working professionals in mind, with classes held only on Saturdays excluding the three weeks of bootcamp each year. The first year comprises of coursework in analytics, business foundations, and electives. In the final semester, students can choose to either work on an applied business project (ABP) or undertake a study abroad program (SAP) at Indiana-University Kelley School of Business and University of California-Irvine.
Curriculum Framework
Program schedule YEAR 1
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Semester |
Module |
Class 1 |
Class 2 |
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Fall |
Bootcamp |
Programming for Analytics |
MBA Bootcamp |
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Fall 1 |
Data and Decisions |
Managerial Economics for Analytics |
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FIW1 |
Financial Management |
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Fall 2 |
Business Forecasting |
Managing Organizations and People |
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Spring |
Spring 1 |
Generative AI in Business |
Competitive Strategy in the Age of AI |
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SIW1 |
Marketing Management |
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Spring 2 |
AI and Machine Learning |
Marketing Analytics |
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Summer |
Summer 1 |
Deep Learning in Business |
Web Data and Social Media Analytics |
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Summer 2 |
Data Management |
AI Ethics and Privacy Law |
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Program schedule YEAR 2
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Semester |
Module |
Class 1 |
Class 2 |
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Fall |
Fall 3 |
Management Science and Decision Analytics |
Digital Transformation and AI Strategy |
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FIW2 |
Cost Analysis and Managerial Control |
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Fall 4 |
Business Intelligence and Data Visualization |
Leading and Managing Analytical Teams |
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Spring |
Spring 3 |
Pricing Analytics |
Data-Driven Communication |
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SIW2 |
AI and Business Analytics Workshop |
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Spring 4 |
Current Topics in AI in Business |
AI Agents in Business |
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Summer |
Summer 3 |
AI & Business Analytics Capstone Project |
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Summer 4 |
AI & Business Analytics Capstone Project | ||
Dual Degree Program (DDP)
After completion of the degree students may apply for dual degree at Indiana University Kelley School of Business Kelley Direct Online MBA
Admissions Requirement
- SKK GSB GPA > 3.75
- TOEFL > 100
- GMAT/GRE (can be waived based on experience)
- Interview
Study Abroad Program (SAP)
During their final semester, students have an option to study abroad at Indiana University Kelley School of Business or UCI Paul Merage School of Business. Both Schools are highly renowned for their expertise in business analytics. Students can share the latest business information with local students, and gain global business experience.