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2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Jul 15, 2026
 
2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog

Dual Degree: MBA / Analytics and Application of Artificial Intelligence for Business, MS


The STEM-designated Dual MBA and MS in Analytics & Applications of AI for Business is a 60-credit program that combines business preparation with high-demand analytical and AI capabilities.  

The MBA program prepares students to become agile and thoughtful leaders through broad exposure to core business domains and the integrated knowledge needed to navigate complex organizational environments. The program equips students with the skills and applied experiences required to make evidence-based decisions and to drive meaningful impact across a wide range of business settings. 

The Dual MBA/MS model provides students with a strong competitive edge by combining their discipline expertise with advanced training in analytics, data management, and applied AI for business. Through coursework in data mining, programming, machine learning, database management, and AI deployment, students learn to generate and apply insights to real business challenges across functions. Emphasizing analytic and AI technical skills, responsible AI use, and core business foundations, the program equips graduates to translate complex analysis into strategic decisions that drive innovation and organizational impact.

Required Experience Based Learning (1.5 Credits)


In addition to the courses listed above, students are required to complete 1.5 credits in experiential learning coursework. 

EBL requirement: BIND 2024 - CONSULTING FIELD PROJECT, BIND 27** Global Research Practicum; or Internship that has been approved by the faculty.

Required MBA Professional Courses (3 Credits)


To supplement the MBA Core Curriculum, students also complete additional required coursework. The content of these courses is designed to accelerate a student’s academic and personal development as a business professional. 

MBA Elective Courses (18 Credits)


Students must choose 18 credits of general business electives. A variety of graduate-level courses from various business disciplines are offered each term.

Analytics & AI Electives (4.5 Credits)


Elective curriculum includes a mix of business analytics and AI specific electives and/or preapproved Business Analytics/AI related non-business graduate courses.

Elective courses within the MS Analytics and Applications of AI for Business degree are required to dedicate a substantial proportion of their content to Business Analytics and/or AI related topics, thereby advancing students’ business analytics and AI knowledge while supporting the program’s broader academic objectives.

At least 1.5 credits must come from courses focused on responsible AI/ethical considerations.

Micro-credentials and Graduate Certificates


Students wishing to add additional specialization to their degree program may declare one or more micro-credentials or graduate certificates, many of which are stackable within the elective portion of the programs. Students should refer to the requirements for any micro-credentials or graduate certificates of interest and discuss with their academic advisor how those requirements might be stackable within their degree program. 

Total Credits: 60 




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