Online Business Intelligence Degree :: Accredited Universities

American Sentinel was one of the first online or traditional universities in the nation to offer a master’s in business intelligence degree. We recognized that business intelligence was a key component in many emerging and growing business trends, including green computing, social networking, data visualization, mobile computing, predictive analytics, composite applications and cloud computing.

American Sentinel created a cutting edge business intelligence degree program that prepares students to understand and apply technologies that identify, extract and analyze business data. The program teaches students to quantify business operations and use data to understand and improve them. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the M.S. in Business Intelligence program.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the M.S. in Business Intelligence program.

To be considered for admission to any of the American Sentinel University master’s degree programs, the following must be submitted:

- A completed application.

- A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.

- Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University.

* To enroll in a graduate program at American Sentinel, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (as shown on the degree transcript) from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.

* To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

International Student Requirements
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Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which all courses were taught in English will need to provide one of the following:

- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).

- An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,800

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The explosive growth of data from the Internet, social networks, and business networks – as well as the evolution of data management systems – has given businesses, government and other organizations the tools to amass a wealth of information about the individuals and entities they engage with. Organizations are now recognizing the value this ocean of data represents, which has fueled the need for professionals that can mine it, analyze it and turn it into effective strategic and operational actions.

In Full Sail University’s Business Intelligence master of science degree program, you’ll learn how to collect, manage, mine, analyze, interpret, and create visual representations of Big Data using a variety of current tools and technologies.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution.

International Applicants
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- Complete an interview with your Admissions Representative

- Enrollment Application

- Application fee of $40.00

- Seat deposit of $200.00 (campus degrees only)

- University or college transcripts (for graduate programs or transfer credits)

- Financial guarantee

- Verification of language proficiency (if your native language is not English)

- Copy of the identification page of your passport

- Signed and dated Enrollment Agreement

Other Fees

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The Master of Science in Business Intelligence (MS-BI) provides a solid foundation in technology and decision-making tools that will enable you to collect, interpret and utilize information. This is an ideal education for many business positions, such as management analysts.

Through Grantham’s convenient, 100% online format and professionally relevant courses, the Master of Science in Business Intelligence program integrates technological concepts within a relevant, functional business application framework. Upon graduation, you will be armed with an advanced business education in the fields of technology and decision science.

Business Intelligence Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the program, you should be able to:

Create business models for forecasting and business analysis

Manage business intelligence technologies

Integrate information from the organization into a strategic system that balances growth and sustainability

Manage customer relationships to maximize productivity and outcomes

Assess workflow, data analysis, and technology necessary to maintain effective operations

Utilize systematic approaches to managing technology and innovation

Analyze information about an organization’s operational processes, financial situation, business performance and key indicators

Evaluate effectiveness and relevancy of data sets to continually improve quality

Assemble project plans to report project progress to stakeholders

Entry Requirements

You are required to have a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.5 from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official transcripts showing proof of the baccalaureate degree must be received by the Registrar’s Office within 90 days of enrollment.

We require the following documentation prior to the evaluation process, as appropriate to your situation:

- A copy of all college/university transcripts

- Employer course certificates with description of course content and class hours

- Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) transcript, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) score, Coast Guard Institute (CGI) transcript, Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcript, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript and/or other military transcripts

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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In today's high-tech economy there is an increasing demand for well-qualified individuals in the field of business intelligence analytics and management to effectively oversee and evaluate the growing volume of available data to drive company strategy forward and ensure a competitive advantage. Job openings in specialized technology, which include business intelligence analysis, are expected to grow by 30% between 2008 and 2018.1

Our MBA in Business Intelligence and Analytics Management prepares graduates to take on careers in this growing field with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage, oversee and evaluate analytics tools with a special emphasis on real-world applications. Whether you are interested in data management, analysis or development, our Business Intelligence and Analytics Management MBA can provide the knowledge and expertise you need to be a leader in an evolving career field.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have hold a bachelor's degree from a University-recognized institution.

If your undergraduate GPA is below 2.70 on a 4.0 scale, you must achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Keller-administered admission test.

International applicants
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Must hold a degree recognized as equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree .

Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:

- Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 30 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level courses (excluding remedial and developmental courses) with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

- Submission of an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

- Submission of an overall score of at least 4.5 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam.

Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-approved post-secondary institution or community college:

- The equivalent of DeVry's freshman English composition course.

- Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses.

- Documents verifying at least two years' service in the U.S. military.

- Having attained an acceptable score on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam.

Other Fees

Textbook and Materials Expense: $2,800

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The value of big data in an information-based economy is astronomical. So is the demand for people who can analyze that knowledge and gain insight from it to make mission-critical business decisions. The online MBA in Business Intelligence will develop you into a savvy leader with an enterprise-wide perspective on data. It will teach you to analyze patterns, put them into context and draw a direct line between information and results. In the process, you’ll look at the technology that bridges the gap between raw data and analysis and learn how to correlate the most relevant information with specific business challenges.

Advantages of an Online MBA in Business Intelligence at SNHU

Taught by analytics and IT experts, SNHU's online MBA in Business Intelligence program complements the traditional MBA education in economics, marketing and operations with data-driven tactics that can be applied to almost every business vertical. The program combines research, real-world case studies and best practices to focus on:

Data and Information Management
Presentation and Visualization of Data
Decision Methods and Modeling

Southern New Hampshire University has an 80-year history of graduating successful business professionals, with a main campus in Manchester, NH, and satellite campuses in Portsmouth, Salem and Nashua, NH, and Brunswick, Maine. As a fully accredited traditional university with a vast online presence since 1995, SNHU offers you the best of both worlds:

- One of the most affordable MBA in Business Intelligence programs available

- Offered by a private, nonprofit, fully accredited university

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Courses taught by instructors with real-world experience in their field

- The ability to earn your online MBA in Business Intelligence in as few as 21 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- The only university on Fast Company’s 2012 World’s Most Innovative Companies list

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Other Fees

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