Combining a strong foundation in business with another discipline opens the door to endless career possibilities positioning graduates to be core drivers of corporate strategy in any organization. With this program, you’ll earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MS is Business Analytics in only 5 years.
Our MS in Business Analytics dual-degree program is designed for outstanding students who want to reap the benefits of completing a dual degree in less time than it would take to complete the 2 degrees separately. The path to the dual-degree is completed in 5 years and is open to both students enrolled in bachelor of science and bachelor of arts programs. Students begin taking graduate courses during their senior year that count toward both an undergraduate degree and an MS in Business Analytics.
Career development is central to both programs. You’ll receive guidance not only from our dedicated faculty and staff, but also a vast network of alumni eager to assist in internship and job search.
Upon completion of your master’s degree, you also will be awarded a Certificate in Business Analytics using SAS. This credential will strengthen your resume as a business intelligence professional, and will qualify you to pursue any of the official SAS Certification exams to further differentiate yourself.
In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
The Graduate Admissions Office partners with Graduate Program Directors to host program-specific virtual information sessions designed for current Quinnipiac juniors.
With dual-degree options in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering and Health Sciences, there are plentiful opportunities for current students to add a graduate degree to their current program of study, strengthen their resumes and gain advanced skills and knowledge before entering the workforce.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.