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How Sacred Heart’s master’s in business analytics & applied AI program prepares students to lead in a data-driven world

Key Highlights

  • 30-credit master of business analytics & applied AI program in 100% online or hybrid format with customizable concentrations
  • Emphasis on statistical analytics and applied data techniques
  • Integration of applied AI throughout the curriculum

Organizations today aren’t struggling to collect data; they are struggling to turn it into action. While traditional dashboards once helped leaders track performance, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming analytics from a reporting tool into a real-time decision-making engine.

At SHU, the master’s in business analytics & applied AI is built around this transformation—preparing students not just to analyze data but to apply it strategically.

A rigorous, applied approach to analytics

In this 30-credit program, students learn the iterative, methodical process of an organization’s data, with a strong emphasis on statistical analysis. The curriculum is grounded in rigorous analytics and applied techniques, ensuring graduates are equipped to solve real-world business challenges.

Integration of applied AI

AI is not an add-on. It is seamlessly integrated throughout the program. Students explore how machine learning models, predictive analytics, and automation tools can enhance organizational performance.

Graduates leave with the skills to:

  • Apply AI tools to business strategy
  • Use statistical modeling and predictive analytics
  • Manage and analyze complex datasets
  • Support executive decision-making with data-backed insights

Learning in an elite business environment

Students enrolled in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, an elite business school accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), benefit from a nationally recognized education, whether studying on campus, online or in a hybrid format. The program provides access to world-class resources, including the AI Lab, where students utilize preprogrammed software such as Python, Tableau, and MySQL. Courses are led by professors with years of corporate experience, bridging academic theory with real-world application to prepare graduates for today’s data-driven industries.

Flexible and customizable

Recognizing the needs of today’s professionals, the program is offered 100% online or in a hybrid format. Students can also customize their degree with a variety of concentrations aligned with their interests and career goals. This flexibility allows working professionals to advance their education while gaining specialized expertise in the areas that matter most to them.

Preparing leaders for an AI-driven economy

As organizations move from dashboard to data-driven decision-making, they need professionals who understand both advanced analytics and applied AI.

Sacred Heart University’s master’s in business analytics & applied AI prepares graduates to lead in this evolving landscape. If you’re ready to turn complex data into confident decisions and meaningful impact, reach out to Ed Nassr, associate director of graduate admissions, at nassre@sacredheart.edu or schedule a virtual appointment today!