MBA in Analytics

Steer Data-Driven Decisions

There’s a growing demand for professionals who steer data-driven decisions at the intersection of business, management, analytics, and strategy.

The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is introducing a new STEM-designated MBA in Analytics to equip individuals with these skills and prepare the next generation of leaders in this business domain. MBA graduates often experience significant career promotions and salary increases after completing their degree. In fact, more than two thirds of WPI MBA graduates report getting a promotion.

Program Highlights Include:

Leverage analytics methods, tools, and techniques to make strategic business decisions using a data-driven approach.
Build your skills for early- to mid-career leadership roles in analytics, project management, product management, and more.
Choose from concentrations in Applied Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Strategic Management, Marketing Analytics, or Operations Analytics.
Prepare for in-demand job roles: data analytics positions are projected to grow by 23% by 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
International students can take advantage of the extended OPT benefits with this STEM-designated degree.

SPECIALTIES (18 Credits – Select two specialties of three courses each)

FIN 540 Financial Analytics
MIS 584 Business Intelligence
MIS 587 Business Applications in Machine Learning
MKT 568 Marketing Analytics
OIE 552 Modeling and Optimizing Processes

BUS 546 Managing Technological Innovation
ETR 593 Technology Commercialization
MIS 576 Project Management
MKT 569 Product Management

Required: MKT 568 Marketing Analytics

Select two of the following:

MKT 561 Consumer Behavior and Analytics
MKT 562 Marketing Research
MKT 565 Digital and Social Media Marketing

OIE 501 Operations Management
OIE 542 Risk Management and Decision Analysis
OIE 544 Supply Chain Analysis and Design
OIE 548 Performance Analytics
OIE 558 Designing and Managing Lean Six Sigma Processes
OIE 549 Sustainable Supply Chain and Operations Management

Purvi Shah

Associate Professor, The Business School

Professor Shah has 'done' marketing and now she 'teaches' marketing at the WPI Business School. She has a diverse industry experience in the marketing/brand management function of mid-size to large corporations across consumer goods, retail, and real estate verticals. In academic [...]

Bengisu Tulu

Professor, The Business School

I enjoy teaching because it allows me to interact with students who have the potential to make the world a better place using technology. I continually innovate in my courses to ensure students enjoy the learning experience, learn the key concepts and skills related to informatio [...]

Jim Ryan

Associate Teaching Professor, The Business School

Prior to accepting my faculty position with WPI in 2019, I held tenured positions with Troy University and Auburn University at Montgomery, retiring from the Alabama System in 2019. During this time frame, I also visited the University of Louisiana at LaFayette. My teaching philo [...]

Renata Konrad

Professor, The Business School

The application of Industrial Engineering and mathematical knowledge has always been a rewarding challenge for me. I draw on a variety of Industrial Engineering techniques including optimization and simulation. My research has included evaluating anti-human trafficking efforts, c [...]

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SPECIALTIES (18 Credits – Select two specialties of three courses each)

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