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Business Analytics and Technology Management (MSc)

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Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Faculty
Program type
Thesis
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall
Experiential learning
Co-op, Internship

Program overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics and Technology Management is a research-based graduate program designed for students who wish to become strategic, data-driven industry specialists and enhance their research expertise in the areas of data analytics and business technology management.

Combining specializations in business analytics and technology management, this unique program prepares students to identify problems and generate solutions for the academic and business worlds. While data analytics provides hands-on skills and in-demand training to students, business technology management introduces them to strategic and functional challenges that organizations encounter as they try to leverage analytics and other emerging digital technologies for innovation, transformation and value generation. Thus, this program offers an exceptional coverage of traditional and contemporary issues in the management of business technology and data analytics that would be beneficial for entry-level and advanced employees of modern organizations.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.

In the first year of the program, candidates are strongly encouraged to complete a minimum of 24 credits and MSCA 655.

Please see the Finance, Management, Marketing, and Administration MSc (MSCA) Courses section for course descriptions.

Business Analytics and Technology Management (BATM) MSc (45 credits)

9

credits of Core Courses:

 

MSCA 602 Applied Linear Statistical Models (3.00)
MSCA 655 Professional Development (0.00)
MSCA 680 Foundations of Business Technology Management (3.00)
MSCA 681 Foundations of Data Mining (3.00)
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3

credits chosen from:

MSCA 615 Research Methodology - Administrative Sciences (3.00)
MSCA 616 Research Methodology - Management (3.00)
MSCA 618 Research Methods (3.00)
  

12credits of  Business Analytics and Technology Management (BATM) MSc Elective Courses    
3

credits:

 

MSCA 694 Thesis Proposal (3.00)
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18

credits:

 

MSCA 695 Research Thesis (18.00)
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Business Analytics and Technology Management (BATM) MSc Elective Courses

Each year a selection of specialized seminars will be offered on a rotating basis from those listed below. Upon approval of the Graduate Program Director and the instructor, up to six credits of electives may include seminars in any other JMSB MSc program, PhD seminars of relevance to the program of study; and cognate graduate seminars offered by other departments within the university.

MSCA 683 Applied Multivariate Data Analysis (3.00)
MSCA 686 Competitive Advantage through Information Technology (3.00)
MSCA 690 Data Management (3.00)
MSCA 691 Advanced Data Mining (3.00)
MSCA 693 Seminar in Special Topics in Business Analytics and Technology Management (BATM) (3.00)
MSCA 697 Advanced Topics in Information Systems Development (3.00)

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with high academic standing serves as a prerequisite for the program. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have maintained at least a B average in their final two years and have obtained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a 4.30 scale, or the equivalent, from an accredited university.
  • Applicants with insufficient prior training in their expected area of specialization may be required to take prerequisite courses in addition to the required coursework in the graduate program. The specific courses to be taken are determined by the Graduate Program Director depending upon the student's background and area of specialization.
  • Applicants must submit proof of satisfactory performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) completed within the previous five years, three letters of recommendation with the Academic Assessment forms, and a short statement of purpose. (Please note that the GMAT is preferred to the GRE).
  • Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

Application deadlines

FALL

February 1

WINTER

n/a

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

Out-of-province students

Get $9,251 in special funding for thesis master's programs. Learn more

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