Nov 09, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Business Administration - Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics Specialization (M.B.A.)


Admissions Information   

Student Learning Outcomes   

39-45 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED

Program Overview


The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Analytics specialization is designed to develop current and future leaders for business, industry and government while giving students the flexibility to select courses to best enhance their career path. In addition to the core MBA courses which prepare you for leadership in any business role, the program delves into the evolving realm of artificial intelligence and business analytics, focusing on systems and solutions that replicate human-like reasoning through computer processes. With AI technologies gaining prominence in the business sphere, this program aims to prepare students to proficiently grasp and implement artificial intelligence and cognitive technologies to tackle diverse business challenges. The Beacom School of Business is the region’s leader in business education offering quality programs that are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1949. Learn more at usd.edu/mba.

DELIVERY: On campus | Online

Approved to start Fall 2024.

M.B.A./Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics Specialization-Plan B (non-thesis) 39-45 credit hours


The Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics specialization…

Applicants who enter the program with a conferred baccalaureate degree in business will need to complete the 39 credit hours of advanced course work [Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis)]. Note: Plan A (thesis) also available. Six credit hours of thesis are required in lieu of elective courses. An applicant who does not have a conferred baccalaureate degree in business will need to complete Plan B (non-thesis) with six credits of Essentials coursework replacing the electives and will have a 45-credit hour program of study (M.B.A./Artificial Intelligence for Business Analytics).

Select one of the following for 6 credit hours (Business Essentials* or Electives**)


*  Essentials Coursework Required for students with non-business baccalaureates
** Elective courses may be used for required specialization coursework

General Application Requirements


  1. Completed application
  2. $35 application fee
  3. Official transcripts*
  4. Letters of recommendation*
  5. Statement of purpose
  6. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the  “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live


If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?


Beacom School of Business
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