MBA - Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics

University of California, Riverside (Business)

Students in the MBA program wishing to study business analytics are advised to consider how their studies fit into one of the three main career areas in analytics: Operations, Marketing, or Finance.

The Supply Chain pathway focuses on supply chain forecasting, inventory management, reducing costs, and optimizing processes and is most helpful for careers in transport and logistics, food and beverage, chemical, and energy and utilities.

The Finance pathway focuses on using data to identify business opportunities, evaluate risk, or make investment recommendations. Careers in the finance pathway can be at banks, insurance companies, or business companies.

The Marketing pathway focuses on optimizing marketing campaigns, market research, and/or forecasting marketing and sales trends. Careers in this path can be found in business companies and consulting firms.