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Your Guide to the
Weekend Executive MS inBusiness Analytics & Information Systems
Data Architect • Vice President/Director • Product Management • Data AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence Developer • Chief Technology Officer • Chief Information Officer • Analytics Consulting
Data Scientist • Solution Architect • Enterprise Architect • Program Director
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Why a Weekend Executive MS in Business Analytics & Information Systems?
About the Program
Leadership
The Weekend Executive Master of Science in Business Analytics & Information Systems will help working professionals take their career to the next level. This is a technical business degree, which covers both the technology related to business intelligence and the managerial aspects of implementing these technologies in organizations. The coverage of big data, data science, and information technology strategies is designed to accelerate students’ professional growth towards technology leadership positions.
This 16-month weekend program accommodates students’ busy work schedules by blending face-to-face and online content. It consists of 11 courses and a project/independent study. One of the strongest analytics and business intelligence-focused curricula in the nation, it offers six advanced, data-focused courses in addition to an 12-month long project.
In-person meetings take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., held on alternate Saturdays in downtown Tampa at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). USF’s School of Information Systems and Management faculty are known for their academic and professional accomplishments, most having extensive, full-time work experience in government and non-government organizations.
The total program fee is $29,700. This includes all academic fees, breakfast, lunch and refreshments during class hours, and parking.
Due to the IT industry’s fast-paced environment, new technologies create unique challenges for managers, shifting their roles and responsibilities. In order for these leaders to strive, they need to integrate employees’ multiple technical skills into a more engaged, collaborative environment to grow successful businesses.
Laura Delaney, Business Intelligence Associate at PerkSpot
When I was researching MS programs to further my career in business intelligence, the USF Weekend Executive MS BAIS program was my first choice. I was attracted to
the program’s versatile curriculum, varying levels of experience within the cohort and accommodation to my work schedule. The weekend classes provided me with exposure
to relevant software and tools, knowledge from those more senior in the analytics industry and an independent project to integrate knowledge from all the courses. This
program has given me a more comprehensive view of how business analytics and information systems are shaping modern businesses, which has accelerated my career.
3Coursework
Coursework (33 Credit Hours)
Fall 2020• ISM 6124 - Advanced Systems Analysis and Design• ISM 6155 - Enterprise Information Systems Management• QMB 6304 - Analytical Methods for Business
Spring 2021• ISM 6218 - Advanced Database Management• ISM 6136 - Data Mining*• ISM 6225 - Distributed Information Systems
Summer 2021• ISM 6137 - Statistical Data Mining*• MAN 6147 - Leadership Management Concepts (2 Credit Hours)*
Fall 2021• ISM 6251 - Data Science Programming*• ISM 6562 - Big Data for Business Applications*• ISM 6316 - Blockchain Fundamentals*
This is an 12-month project. Faculty experts guide students who use this opportunity to develop a prototype technology system or derive some interesting insights out of publicly available datasets. Students may use this opportunity to prepare a paper for submission to an international, peer-reviewed conference.
Project/Independent Study (1 Credit Hour)
All courses are worth 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.
*Elective courses which may be replaced by other courses
Program ScheduleSemester 1 (January - April)
Semester 3 (Summer 2021)
Week Course Delivery Mode
5/15
Statistical Data Mining
In-Person
Week 2 Online
Week 3 Online
6/5 In-Person
6/12 In-Person
Week 6 No Class
6/26Leadership/ Management
Concepts
In-Person
Week 8 Online
7/10 In-Person
Semester 1 (Fall 2020)
Week Course Delivery Mode
8/22Orientation/
Python Bootcamp
8/29
Advanced Systems
Analysis and Design
In-Person
Week 2 Online
9/12 In-Person
Week 4 Online
9/26 In-Person
10/3
Enterprise Information
Systems Management
In-Person
Week 7 Online
Week 8 Online
10/24 In-Person
Week 10 Online
11/7 In-Person
Week 12
Analytical Methods for
Business
Online
11/21 In-Person
Week 14 Online
12/5 In-Person
12/12 In-Person
Semester 2 (Spring 2021)
Week Course Delivery Mode
1/9
Advanced Database
Management
In-Person
Week 2 Online
Week 3 Online
Week 4 Online
2/6 In-Person
2/13 In-Person
2/20
Data Mining
In-Person
Week 8 Online
3/6 In-Person
Week 10 Online
3/20 In-Person
Week 12
Distributed Information
Systems
No Class
4/3 In-Person
Week 14 Online
4/17 In-Person
Week 16 Online
5/1 In-Person
Semester 4 (Fall 2021)
Week Course Delivery Mode
8/28
Data Science Programming
In-Person
Week 2 Online
9/11 In-Person
Week 4 Online
9/25 In-Person
Week 6 No Class
10/9
Big Data for Business
Applications
In-Person
Week 8 Online
10/23 In-Person
Week 10Online and Online
Assessment
11/6 In-Person
Week 12
BlockchainFundamentals
No Class
11/20 In-Person
Week 14 Online
12/4 In-Person
12/11 In-Person
4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620 • Web: usf.to/WEMSBAISEmail: Tom Stablein [email protected] or Ron Satterfield [email protected]
Students are admitted based on an evaluation of an application in its entirety, including prior college level academic grades earned, GMAT or GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Applicants with at least five years of relevant work experience in the U.S. may request a GRE/GMAT waiver.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the GMAT/GRE requirement is not mandatory
for fall 2020 admission.
Admission Requirements
The total program fee is $29,700. This includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments during class hours, parking, course materials and all academic fees.
Attend an Info Session
How to Apply
Cost
Virtual Information Session • June 24, 2020
Register Here: usf.to/June24info
Visit us at usf.to/WEMSBAIS for more program details and upcoming dates.
Applications are submitted online at usf.to/WEMSBAISapply and are evaluated as they are received. Admission decisions are usually made within four weeks. Unofficial, non-USF transcripts must be submitted with the application.
For more information on the application process or to check the status of your application visit usf.edu/admission.
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Orientation August 22 • Classes Begin August 29