Upon graduation, our students showcase a comprehensive understanding of the field with the ability to integrate business skills across disciplines. Through a combination of data science, computing, elective courses and practicum projects, the interdisciplinary curriculum covers a range of subjects, like:

• Acquisition, management and use of large and fast-moving streams of data
• Creation and interpretation of mathematical models 
• Development of analytical projects
• Identification and framing of business problems

The Ilitch School’s MSDSBA program accommodates diverse student needs, allowing them to tailor their academic journey to their schedules. With in-person and online courses available, full-time students can complete the program in one year, while part-time students can extend their studies over two years. 

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In order to meet the MSDSBA program requirements, all students must select one of the following concentrations. Each concentration includes common core strategy and leadership classes, unique major-specific courses and real-world practicum experiences that allow students to shape their academic focus according to their interests and professional goals. 

• Advanced analytics: Become an analytics expert with courses in data mining, intelligence and machine learning. 
• Data-driven business: Concentrate on areas like marketing, supply chain and intelligent systems to optimize business operations based on data. 
• Data computing: Gain experience creating data models, using modern databases and implementing data applications.