Approved by the New York State Education Department as a Business Analytics program, the degree equips students with the technical, analytical, and decision-making skills needed to turn complex data into an actionable strategy. The curriculum focuses on statistical modeling, predictive analytics, AI-driven insight development, and real-world applications across industries, such as finance, marketing, technology, and supply chain.
Designed to welcome students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds, the program offers a flexible pathway to advanced study in analytics — making it accessible to both recent graduates and working professionals. Coursework includes Programming for Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Mining, Statistical and Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning & AI, Social Media Analytics, Privacy and Data Protection, Blockchain and Smart Contracts, and Generative AI.
Manhattan University’s Low-Residency Executive Education programs blend flexible online courses with limited, curated NYC residency weekends, offering working professionals an accelerated path to advanced degrees enriched by industry access, faculty engagement, and high-impact networking.
“Organizations are looking for graduates who can bridge technical expertise with strategic business thinking,” said Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Dean of the O’Malley School of Business. “This program develops exactly that combination — preparing students to become leaders in analytics-driven decision-making.”
Graduates are prepared to step into mission-critical roles across every sector where data informs strategy. Career pathways include business analyst, data scientist, analytics consultant, operations analyst, and strategy analyst — positions that increasingly rely on AI-enhanced modeling, forecasting, and insight development. With deep training in both quantitative tools and business applications, students graduate ready to help organizations interpret data, streamline processes, identify opportunities, and make smarter, evidence-based decisions. As the financial sector increasingly embraces automation and analytics-driven insights, demand for professionals with these specialized skills remains robust worldwide.
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https://manhattan.edu/academics/graduate-programs/business-analytics.php