Online MBA in Business Analytics

Why Choose Bushnell’s MBA Program with a Business Analytics Concentration?

Bushnell’s Online MBA in Business Analytics equips you with a practical foundation for leading in today’s data-intensive business environment. Developed in partnership with Rize Education, the program blends core MBA leadership competencies with advanced analytics, data visualization, and applied artificial intelligence.

As a graduate, you will develop the ability to interpret complex datasets, communicate insights clearly to stakeholders, and guide ethical, data-informed decisions across organizational contexts. The curriculum emphasizes both technical fluency and strategic thinking, preparing students to transform data into actionable business intelligence.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

• Flexibility for working professionals: A 100% online format with no mandatory log-in times allows you to balance graduate study with professional and personal responsibilities

• High-demand career pathways: Business analytics skills are sought across industries, opening doors to roles such as business analyst, data analyst, analytics manager, operations analyst, and strategy consultant

• Ethical and values-based leadership: Grounded in Bushnell University’s mission of Wisdom, Faith, and Service, the program emphasizes responsible data use, equity, and ethical decision-making in analytics-driven environments

• Industry-aligned curriculum: Coursework developed with Rize Education emphasizes real-world tools, applied projects, and emerging technologies, including Python, AI project management, and advanced spreadsheet modeling

Curriculum 

In addition to the MBA core curriculum, the Business Analytics concentration includes specialized coursework designed to equip students with the analytical, technical, and strategic skills needed to leverage data for organizational decision-making.

MBA Core Courses

• Business Ethics
• Executive Leadership Seminar & Capstone
• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Economics
• Managerial Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategy and Managerial Decision-Making

Business Analytics Concentration Courses

Managing AI Projects
Learn to manage the full lifecycle of AI initiatives, including project planning, data and model management, deployment, and stakeholder communication, to drive financial and operational impact.

Storytelling with Data
Develop the ability to transform raw data into compelling narratives using data queries and visualizations that inform strategy and decision-making.

Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making
Build advanced skills in data cleaning, financial modeling, optimization, and visualization using spreadsheet tools, PivotTables, and PivotCharts.

Python for Business Analytics
Gain foundational proficiency in Python for scalable analytics, leveraging libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib to solve complex business problems.

For full course descriptions, visit our academic catalog.

To learn more about important dates, such as new student orientation and the last days to add or drop classes, review the academic calendar.

Program Admissions (GMAT Not Required)

To complete your application for the online MBA in Business Analytics, please include the following:

• Free application for admission.
• Official transcript reflecting a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university (with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average) and transcripts for any subsequent academic work.
• A 500-word Statement of Purpose showcasing written communication skills and addressing how the program aligns with your personal and professional goals.
• Up-to-date resume.

 Additional Admissions Considerations

Bushnell University takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering academic progress, work experience and personal achievements. 

Applicants not meeting grade-point average requirements may apply for conditional admission, providing a one-page description of their academic history and plans for success at the graduate level.

Questions about the admissions process? Contact our Admissions Counselor.

Career Opportunities with an MBA in Business Analytics

Graduates of the MBA in Business Analytics are prepared for leadership and analytical roles across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, marketing, and operations. Career paths may include:

• Business Analysts

• Data Analysts

• Analytics Managers

• Operations Analysts

• Strategy and Management Consultants

• Product Analytics Managers

• Supply Chain Analysts

• Risk and Decision Analysts

Have Questions?

Reach out with any questions — our admissions team and faculty members are happy to help you at any step of your grad school journey.

Lars Coburn
Assistant Director of Online Graduate Admissions

541-684-7320
lacoburn@bushnell.edu