Leadership Opportunities in Analytics
Leadership Opportunities in Analytics
The STEM-certified Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Data Analytics degree program at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) gives you the business and technical skills to lead in today’s data-driven economy. You can complete the program online, in person or through a combination of both, giving you the flexibility to learn on your schedule. You'll study core areas of business strategy and management while building expertise in data analysis and decision-making.
Missouri Southern’s MBA data analytics concentration gives you the tools to make smarter decisions, lead with confidence and stand out in a competitive job market as you aim to elevate your current role or chart a new career path. Here’s how:
Missouri Southern’s MBA degree program gives you the advanced knowledge and leadership skills to grow your career, whether you’re aiming for management, entrepreneurial or executive-level roles. By choosing the applied data analytics specialization, you can take your MBA even further. This concentration equips you with the tools to analyze data, uncover trends and translate insights into smart business strategy. Employers need leaders who can think strategically and work with data—our MBA in Data Analytics program helps you do both.
Graduates with an MBA in Data Analytics are uniquely positioned to step into strategic leadership roles. Because they’ve developed both business acumen and data fluency, they’re often seen as high-value hires who can bridge the gap between the numbers and executive decision-makers.
Potential career paths include:
Program Tuition: $11,730 in state / $21,030 out of state
Duration: 12 months degree completion (full time) / 24 months (part time)
Credit Hours: 30
With Missouri Southern, you can build in-demand skills, learn from expert faculty and specialize in a high-growth field while keeping your graduate education affordable.
If you live in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee or Texas, you’re eligible for an automatic in-state tuition rate known as Lion Pride Tuition.
Note: Estimated tuition and fees are based on current rates.
You can complete the MBA with an applied data analytics concentration in as little as 12 months through an accelerated track or spread out your coursework over 24 months with a part-time schedule. Whether you're balancing work, family or both, our program is designed to meet you where you are.
Choose the learning format that’s best for you:
Or, switch between online and in-person attendance as your schedule allows. These flexible formats give you the structure of face-to-face instruction and the freedom to engage in a way that works best for you—without putting your goals on hold.
Missouri Southern’s MBA program ensures you have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your goals. You’ll complete a total of 10 courses, 30 credit hours, including six core MBA courses that build your foundation in leadership, operations, marketing and finance.
From there, you’ll take four data analytics concentration courses that teach you how to work with real-world data, uncover trends and guide smart business decisions. And since the data analytics track is STEM-classified, it reflects the technical depth and industry relevance employers seek.
Note: A (3) credit hour data analytics internship can be substituted for one of the above data analytics courses with prior approval from the Program Coordinator. International students can utilize a data analytics internship for curricular practical training with prior approval from the Graduate Program Director and International Admissions Coordinator.
Start advancing your future in business and analytics. Complete these steps to apply to Missouri Southern’s flexible, career-focused MBA data analytics concentration:
For admission to Missouri Southern’s MBA in Applied Data Analytics program, applicants must have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent international university, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (or higher). In addition, applicants are required to submit documentation of one of the following:
Conditional Admission: An applicant who does not fully meet the requirements for admission as a regular graduate student, at the discretion of the Program Director, may be allowed to enroll in the graduate program under a conditional acceptance status.
Applicants with a non-business undergraduate degree or non-accredited business degree need to complete the following seven prerequisite courses:
MSSU provides leveling courses that can each be completed in just a few weeks. Alternatively, these can be taken as traditional courses at MSSU, another regionally accredited college/university or a recognized equivalent international university. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade equivalent to a 2.75 GPA. Completion of all prerequisite courses is required prior to beginning MBA courses.
Students applying from outside the U.S. whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.
Note: Applicants who have taken classes outside the U.S. may have their transcripts evaluated by MSSU Admissions. MSSU requires a GPA equivalency. If MSSU Admissions is unable to determine a GPA or the applicant disagrees with the evaluation, they may submit their transcript to an approved third-party evaluation service.
International AdmissionsDomestic Students: July 31
Spring Semester StartDomestic Students: December 31
Looking to explore other ways to advance your career with a graduate degree? In addition to the MBA in Data Analytics program, Missouri Southern offers a variety of master’s degrees that can help you build specialized skills and reach your goals.
Combine leadership training with data expertise—start your application for the in-person or online Master of Business Administration in Applied Data Analytics program at Missouri Southern State University.
Sarah Holtzen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Plaster School of Business
Phone: (417) 659-4031
Email: Holtzen-S@mssu.edu