Athens State Graduates

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics

Industries today rely on business leaders who have a strong technical and analytical background - problem solvers who know how to use data to influence decision-making and drive business innovation. Designed for working professionals, the Master of Science - Strategic Leadership & Business Analytics program provides an opportunity for individuals to enhance the professional knowledge, skills, and professional acumen needed to effectively draw upon strategic leadership models through the integration of business analytics to convert data into deployable, strategy-grounded actions for both public and private sector.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Master of Science degree with a major in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics:

Students earning the Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics must satisfy all general University requirements for graduate programs and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

Core Course Requirements

Required

LDR 500Influential Leadership

3

BUS 503Accounting and Financial Analysis

3

LDR 654Strategic Thinking, Behavior, and Leadership

3

BUS 525Foundations of Business Analytics

3

LDR 680Human Capital Leadership

3

BUS 603Business Analytics for Decision Making

3

MGT 600Operations Planning and Control

3

BUS 675Business Analytics Practicum

3

LDR 690Special Topics in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics

3

LDR 700Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics Capstone Experience

3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Total Credit Hours: 30