Program Contact: Guido Lang  203-582-6555

The Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics program is designed to develop the skills to extract, analyze, interpret and present data for business decision-making. These skills are critical to decision-making in every sector of industry, government and nonprofit organizations. The program utilizes artificial intelligence techniques and emphasizes analytical and statistical tools that enable graduates to use sophisticated means to mine, analyze, evaluate and present data in a variety of organizational environments.

MS in Applied AI and Business Analytics Program of Study

Required Core Courses
BAN 610Statistical Foundations for Applied AI And Business Analytics3
BAN 615Predictive Business Analytics3
BAN 621Data Management3
BAN 628Data Mining for Competitive Advantage3
BAN 650Data Visualization for Managers3
BAN 688Business Analytics Independent Study3
BAN 674Generative AI Applications in Business3
Elective Courses
Select four of the following: 112
Text Analytics
Optimization
Business Data Analytics with R
Design and Analysis of Business Information Systems
Project Management
Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology
Applied Business Analytics W Advance Exc
AI and Analytics in Healthcare
Business Data Analytics
Total Credits33
1

Additional elective business courses are available to students at the discretion of the program director. 

Concentrations (three of four elective courses)

Concentration in Marketing

Take the following three electives
Marketing Decision Making
Marketing Analytics
Take one 600-level MK course
MBA 645 is a prerequisite for all 600-level MK courses

 Concentration in Healthcare Analytics

Take the following three electives
AI and Analytics in Healthcare
Foundations of Healthcare Management
Take one other 600-level HM or BAN elective

Concentration in Finance

Take the following three electives
Optimization
Financial Decision Making
Investment and Portfolio Analysis I
Take one other 600-level FIN or BAN 671 elective

Concentration in Supply Chain

Take the following three electives
Optimization
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management
International Business Negotiation

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS in Applied AI and Business Analytics program, students will demonstrate the following competencies:

  1. Data Analysis: Evaluate different techniques used to analyze data.
  2. Data Management: Explain how data is stored, accessed and retrieved.
  3. Analytical Reasoning: Apply business analytics techniques and utilize analytical tools for organizational decision-making.
  4. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate skills in interpreting and presenting analytical results.

Admission

To be admitted to the program, an applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree program with a GPA of at least 3.00. Work experience and recommendations also are strongly considered in the admission process. Standardized test scores (such as GMAT or GRE) submitted by the students in support of the application also are considered, but are not required.

In addition, applicants to the MS in Applied AI and Business Analytics program must possess an undergraduate major, graduate degree or other significant coursework in a quantitatively oriented area, including but not limited to accounting, actuarial science, business analytics, computer information systems, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, operations management, statistics or the natural sciences.

A complete application consists of the following:

  1. Program application (submitted online). Go to Quinnipiac’s Graduate Admissions webpage.
  2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed.

  3. Personal statement.

  4. One letter of recommendation from a professional contact.

  5. Updated resume.

  6. $45 application fee.

International Applicants:

Prospective international students must submit certified translations of official transcripts prepared by World Education Services (WES) or another acceptable organization that is approved by Quinnipiac for this purpose.

All applicants from non-English speaking countries must indicate that they have the language capability to understand business instruction in English and must provide official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. In general, a minimum TOEFL Internet-based score of 90 is required for admission (or 233 for computer-based, or 575 for paper-based).

In lieu of TOEFL, applicants may submit International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. A minimum score of 6.5 on this exam, a B or above on the Certificate of Advanced English or a C or above on the Certificate of Proficiency in English is required. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.

International applicants are required to submit proof of adequate funds to complete their study at Quinnipiac University before an eligibility form (I-20) can be issued. Complete the Statement of Financial Support and submit along with supporting documentation. In addition, a copy of a passport or national ID is required. The Statement of Financial Support can be found on the Admissions webpage.