Master of Business Administration Business Data
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
12 master's courses
11 weeks long
$ 2985
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Why earn a degree in business data from Strayer?
Companies get more than an edge on their competitors with well-managed data. With a skillful manager, they can drive innovation and fuel success. Find your path to becoming a visionary data manager with an online MBA in business data from Strayer University. Build the skills to uncover vital insights locked in numbers, plus the communication and leadership savvy to present your findings.
Improve company processes with business data
Gain insight into interpreting and applying data for effective business decision-making with an MBA in Business Data from Strayer. You’ll grow your knowledge of organizational data to help drive process development and learn how current industry trends and data sets can be used to analyze business performance.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer MBA, Business Data concentration
A Strayer degree can prepare you for career opportunities in business data management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Assess organizational data needs to drive business decisions and business process development.
- Conduct business analyses using current industry trends and data sets to solve business problems.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Business Administration (Strayer) in Business Data cost breakdown
- 12 courses, $2985 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
$4K Alumni Master’s Scholarship
If you’re a Strayer University Alumni and ready to pursue a master’s degree, our Alumni Scholarship can save you $4,000. All you need to do is register for an eligible Strayer graduate program, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater and meet eligibility requirements.
50% off Master’s Scholarship
Enroll in two master’s courses, get 50% off tuition. Summer or fall 2025 term only.*
*Eligibility rules, restrictions and exclusions apply.
Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship
Ready to earn an affordable Strayer degree? Admitted Strayer or JWMI students who are employed in certain civic roles or volunteer for a nonprofit may be eligible to receive 25% off tuition for the duration of their program.
Explore courses in Strayer’s Master of Business Administration, Business Data
Leverage data insights to drive business decisions and support organizational operations. In this concentration, you’ll learn how to use current industry trends and data sets to solve real-world business challenges.
Business Data concentration courses
DAT 500 Understanding Business Data
DAT 510 Business Data and Decisions
DAT 520 Operational Data
Complete your degree from where you live, on your time, in a flexible, 100% online program. Using our online portal, you’ll be able to:
- Access lectures and coursework
- Complete assignments and exams
- Communicate with professors and classmates
- Access student resources and support
From day one, you’ll have a team of advisors and coaches to help you balance college, work and your personal life. Tap into support resources online or at a campus near you.
You’ll have access to:
- Admissions and enrollment support
- One-on-one academic coaches
- Financial guidance and potential cost savings
- Career planning services
Strayer has many campuses where you can connect with your peers, chat with student coaches, access support resources and attend in-person hybrid classes (at select campuses only).
The faculty at Strayer University bring years of real-world industry experience to the classroom, offering valuable insight and practical knowledge. They are committed to supporting your professional goals and are responsive to questions and concerns through the virtual courseroom.
What can you do with an MBA in Business Data?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the business data field.
Versatile skills for your future
The business data concentration assesses organizational data needs to drive business decisions and business process development. Concepts covered include understanding business data, data-based decisions and operational data. Students will be able to conduct business analyses using current industry trends and data sets to solve business problems.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Use statistical software to manage, manipulate, clean or review large data sets.
- Predict desired outcomes such as sales or attrition using feature selection algorithms.
- Identify specific groups for surveys using different sampling techniques.
- Produce visual representations, such as graphs or charts, to present the findings of data analysis using dedicated software.
- Report results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management.
- Develop surveys, opinion polls or similar tools to gather data.
- Analyze data to help identify and resolve business challenges such as budgeting, staffing and marketing decisions.
- Discover connections, patterns and potential influences that could impact the outcomes of research.
- Advise key decision-makers on solutions backed by data and analysis.
- Identify new trends and technologies in data analysis by researching scientific articles, conference papers and other materials.
- Test and refine models to make sure they predict outcomes accurately.
- Create new functions or applications using programming languages to perform analyses.
Apply for your Business Data degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to four eligible classes from a prior college or university to your master’s degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.