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Schulich Master of Business Analytics
Take Charge of Your Future
In business today, data drives decisions. Experts in business analytics
are increasingly sought after by global companies looking to gain a
competitive edge. Schulich’s Master of Business Analytics will prepare
you for a career in this emerging and high-demand field.
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“Today’s business world is facing an urgent need for practitioners
with the specialized expertise to support data-driven business
decision making. Graduates of Schulich’s Master of Business Analytics
are
ideally positioned to fill this workplace demand.”
Dezsö J. Horváth, phd, CM
Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management
Schulich School of Business
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Data-driven business decision making.
Schulich’s new Master of Business Analytics degree will give you the fundamental tools and techniques needed to
become an expert in business analytics.
We live in a world today in which specialized knowledge
is driving incredible innovation and growth. More and
better information, techniques and strategies are needed
to gather and process vast stores of information to support
data-driven business decision making.
At Schulich, Canada’s first and most comprehensive
Master of Business Analytics program will equip you to
profit from unprecedented career opportunities in the
emerging field of business analytics.
In just 12 months of intensive study at Canada’s leading
school of management, you will master the quantitative
and technical expertise as well as the strategic and business
management skills you need for a rewarding career in this
high-demand field.
During your studies, you’ll benefit from all that sets
Schulich apart from the competition, including our leading
faculty and curriculum, our international reputation, our
highly diverse student body and the School’s rich array of
extracurricular activities.
Best of all, you’ll earn a highly regarded Master of
Business Analytics degree and enter a workforce with a
strong and growing demand for analytics practitioners
across all industries.
We are very excited to be offering the Schulich Master
of Business Analytics program and invite you to learn
more about why it may be the right degree for you.
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“Wanted: People
“Most companies today are capturing
who can crunch
information, but they simply don’t
and storing vast amounts of consumer
have the talent needed to mine that
numbers and
see the
data for strategic insight.”
future.“
M u rat k rista l , PhD
Associate Professor
Operations Management & Information Systems
Program Director, Master of Business Analytics
Schulich School of Business
The Globe and Mail
Strategic insight.
Expertise in High Demand.
Master of Business Analytics
The Schulich Master of Business Analytics degree is
an intensive 12 month program. Rigorous study in
mathematics and statistics, quantitative and advanced
computational methods and data analysis is paired with
the development of a strategic mindset and high-level
communication and business management skills needed
to succeed in the emerging field of business analytics.
Predictive, Descriptive and Prescriptive Analysis
You will develop the quantitative and technical skills
the industry demands. You will learn to identify patterns
as well as interpret and gain insights from structured and
unstructured data. You will also learn to communicate
your findings in practical terms. You will study all areas
of data analysis: predictive (forecasting), descriptive
(business intelligence and data mining) and prescriptive
(optimization and simulation).
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Real-World Curriculum
You will study from a curriculum developed in consultation
with an advisory group of senior executives who are leaders
in the emerging field of business analytics. Industry
experts will visit your classroom during the Analytics
Consulting course to speak about the latest industry
trends and share their experiences working on real-world
projects. Your capstone will be a Major Research Project
in which you will focus on hands-on, solutions-driven
research while embedded within a company.
Three Fields of Study
You will complete a common core of courses and
then choose one of three fields of study: Supply Chain
Management, Marketing or a General Stream. Students
must complete four elective courses within a given field
to specialize in that area.
Learn more at: schulich.yorku.ca/mban
Program at a Gl ance
T erm 1
sep t ember – december
Introduction to Predictive Modeling
Data Management & Programming I
Skills for Leadership
Models and Applications in Operational Research
Two Specialization Electives*
TERM 2
ja nua ry – a pri l
Data Management & Programming II
Analytics Consulting
Case Analysis and Presentation Skills
Multivariate Methods for Business Analytics
Two Specialization Electives*
TERM 3
m ay – july
Major Research Project
*Electives required from quantitative and qualitative elective
options depending on specialization stream.
“Business analytics takes
centre stage
at Schulich.“
“There is a global demand for highly-trained
practitioners that have the theoretical
knowledge, business savvy and necessary
technical skills to deliver insights based on
their understanding of analytics. The
Schulich program is the first of its kind in
Financial Times of London
Canada to introduce the level of thinking
required to address this demand.”
peter h usar ( M BA ’ 8 8 )
Partner, Analytics and Information Management
Deloitte Canada
Winning with numbers.
Invest in Your Career.
Employer demand in the field of business analytics
will continue a positive, upward trend with hiring
expected to outpace many other occupational fields.
With the volume of high quality data made
available by new technologies, there is an urgent call
in Canada and around the world for highly skilled
practitioners to translate and analyze this information
to understand and predict consumer needs, wants
and behaviour.
The business analytics sector is growing so quickly
that a McKinsey & Company report has forecast a
shortage by 2018 of professionals specializing in the field.
Career Choices
Your Schulich Master of Business Analytics will open
up a variety of career options in business, including
positions such as senior manager analytics, business
& systems analyst, forecasting analyst, strategic
analytics consultant, sales executive in analytics
services, business reporting analytics manager, business
intelligence associate, research analyst solutions
consultant and director of customer analytics.
Employers in banking, finance, health care, supply
chain management, risk management, consulting
and numerous other industries are seeking to hire
business analytics professionals.
Advice and Support
You can learn more about the many career
opportunities that await graduates from the Schulich
Career Development Centre. The Centre’s experienced
professionals offer extensive services and support that
include counselling, personal development and
on-campus recruiting events across all industries.
Learn more at: schulich.yorku.ca/cdc
the numbers have it
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97% of companies with revenues of more than
$100 million are using some form of business
analytics, according to a recent survey by Bloomberg
Businessweek Research Services
•
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has forecast
an increase in demand of 13-24% for statisticians,
operations research analysts and management
analysts – all by 2018. Fields such as marketing,
health care and finance are expected to show a
particularly strong need for analytics skills
•
Business analytics is the fastest growing category
of global IT software expenditures, and approximately
69% of businesses are interested in using analytics,
according to Forrester Research
State- of -the-art software
•
You will use SAS Education Analytic Suite, an integrated
bundle of 20 state-of-the-art software programs donated
by SAS Canada
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“The Schulich Master of Business Analytics provided
ample mathematical depth and exposure to a
strong business network: truly the best of both
worlds. Terrific coursework and a dedicated faculty
made this a rewarding and enjoyable experience.”
<E van G armaise ( BSE , M BA , MSBA ’13 )
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Canada
“Drawing from business and statistics, as well as
computer science, the multidisciplinary Master of
Business Analytics program nicely complemented
my economics degree and Masters in Industrial
Relations. I plan to continue my study of analytics
as a PhD student at Schulich.”
>C athia Badiere ( BA , M I R , MSBA ’13 )
A world-class education.
Your competitive advantage.
The time is right. In today’s transforming world, analytics practitioners need broader, more
in-depth knowledge of every aspect of business management. The new Schulich Master of
Business Analytics program will help you develop these qualifications and more.
Student Undergraduate Degree Backgrounds
Class of 2014
Business/Economics: 37%
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Application Process
Apply on-line at: schulich.yorku.ca/apply
• Application and supplementary essays
• Two recommendations
• Official GMAT scores
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended (transcripts to be sent directly
to Schulich from issuing institution)
• Detailed résumé
• Application fee
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Interviews required on a select basis
18%
Engineering/Math/Science: 41%
37%
Arts: 18%
Other: 4%
Admission Criteria
• An undergraduate honours degree in a field
entailing significant quantitative coursework such
as commerce, engineering, computer science,
economics or mathematics from a recognized
university with a minimum B + average in the last
two full years of academic work (or equivalent)
• Acceptable scores on the Graduate Management
Admissions Test (GMAT)
• Proof of English proficiency (if English was not
the language of study)
• Relevant full-time work experience is preferred
(post-undergraduate degree) but not required
4%
41%
Class of 2014 Profile
Average Age......................................................................................... 28
Average Work Experience.............................................................. 5 years
Average GMAT................................................................................... 673
GMAT Range............................................................................ 600 – 760
Average GPA........................................................................................ B+
Male Students....................................................................................41%
Female Students................................................................................59%
International Students........................................................................45%
For application deadline details, please visit:
schulich.yorku.ca/mban
“Analysing data is straightforward for statisticians or engineers,
but not for many executives. As a result there is demand for
commercially savvy IT professionals and business schools are
responding to this call… the first cohort of the… Business
Analytics course at the Schulich School of Business at Canada’s
York University is about to graduate, having spent a year
studying the subject.”
“MBAs: Schools answer call for big data experts”
Financial Times of London, July 17, 2013
“The 12-month… [Schulich] Business Analytics programme will
involve a semester working on a data analysis project which is
directly applicable to the corporate world. Making sense of the
ever-increasing amount of available data is becoming a priority
for companies in sectors as diverse as online retailing, banking,
publishing and healthcare.”
“Business analytics takes centre stage at Schulich”
Financial Times of London, May 25, 2012
“The trouble is, to mine data successfully, you need people
who understand numbers and business. Neither skill set on
its own fits the bill. There has been a dearth of Canadian
masters-level programs that provide both perspectives, until
now. Last year, York University’s Schulich School of Business
introduced a… [master of] business analytics program.”
04 / 2014
Photography: Gilberto Prioste and Alex Urosevic.
Design: www.bhandariplater.com Printed in Canada
In the media
“Wanted: People who can crunch numbers and see the future”
The Globe and Mail, June 11, 2013
“Moneyball, the 2011 Brad Pitt movie, tells the story of Oakland
A’s general manager who, with a low budget for salaries, turned
baseball upside-down by analyzing data to identify players who
could help his team. In a similar vein, a new… Business Analytics
[degree] at York University’s Schulich School of Business aims to
equip graduates with the skills to crunch data and integrate the
information to enhance a company’s competitive advantage.
Prof. Kristal says employers are already clamouring for graduates
who can sift through data and create value for the bottom line.”
“Stats and strategy not just for Moneyball”
The Globe and Mail, May 31, 2012
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Contact us
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E-mail: intladmissions@schulich.yorku.ca
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