Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MS) [Online]

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Offered by the Kogod School of Business , the Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MS) [Online] program provides students with an opportunity to obtain knowledge and competencies to help organizations make decisions and solve problems based on data and technology. Analytics and Artificial Intelligence are about extracting meaningful insights from data, and this program trains students to address specific business questions and make informed decisions. Upon completion of the program, students gain a deep understanding of AI and analytics. They possess the knowledge and skills to formulate business questions addressable through data; identify, acquire, and prepare the necessary data for analysis; select the most suitable AI and analytics methods and tools; develop effective descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics or machine learning models; and provide clear and concise conclusions in response to the business question. Students who successfully complete this program are well-prepared to excel as analytical specialists, managers, or consultants.

Admission to the Program

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have earned an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a satisfactory grade point average. Applicants may also need to submit a GMAT or GRE score; please visit https://www.american.edu/kogod/admissions/ for more information. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Degree Requirements

33 credit hours of approved graduate work
Capstone Experience: KSB-620 Analytics Practicum I (1.5) and KSB-621 Analytics Practicum II (1.5)

Course Requirements

Core Competency (9 credit hours)

Analytics Foundation (9 credit hours)

Electives (12 credit hours)

Complete 12 credit hours from the following, or other approved courses:

Capstone (3 credit hours)

Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. Advanced undergraduates admitted to a combined degree program that includes a master’s degree from Kogod are eligible to take graduate-level courses and may apply up to 9 graduate credit hours earned as an undergraduate toward the requirements for both degrees. See Combined Bachelor’s and Kogod School of Business Master’s Programs for more information.