The Master of Science in Business Intelligence (MSBI) program at MSU Denver prepares students with essential skills in data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and business strategy. This 30-credit program teaches students how to interpret data and create insights that support better business decisions. Through hands-on learning, including a capstone project using real industry data, students gain practical experience in solving real-world business problems. The program’s mix of technical and business-focused courses equips graduates to fill in-demand roles that require both data knowledge and business understanding, helping them become valuable assets in today’s data-driven job market.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- LO1: Identify and Describe Complex Business Problems
Develop the ability to recognize and articulate complex business problems in terms of analytical models.
Apply analytical frameworks to break down business challenges and define them clearly for analysis.
- LO2: Understand and Apply Analytical Methods to Solve Business Problems
Master the application of appropriate analytical methods and tools to find solutions to business problems.
Analyze, select and create the right analytical techniques to achieve business objectives.
- LO3: Translate Analytical Results into Actionable Insights
Create business analytics / intelligence projects and analyze their output to identify key trends and patterns.
Evaluate data project findings and recommend actionable strategies to stakeholders.
- LO4: Communicate Technical Information Effectively
Develop the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences / stakeholders.
Enhance skills in creating and presenting data insights through speech, writing, and graphical representations.
- LO5: Understand and Evaluate the Importance of Data Ethics, Privacy and Governance
Understand and evaluate the importance of data ethics, privacy, and governance in business intelligence practices.
Learn to make ethical decisions in both structured and unstructured, ambiguous business situations.
- LO6: Demonstrate Collaboration and Leadership Skills
Create and foster effective collaboration and leadership skills within teams and cross-functional projects.
Lead business intelligence projects and manage stakeholder expectations successfully.
- LO7: Acquire and Utilize Expertise in Business Intelligence Technologies
Develop expertise in using contemporary BI tools and software for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
