Data Analytics -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in of Business Analytics program will be able to frame questions and objectively apply appropriate analytical methods with supporting models to help solve specific business needs.

• Organize, query, and report data using databases.
• Utilize data mining techniques to identify relevant patterns and relationships within data to address business needs.
• Build, validate, test, and apply analytics models.
• Utilize data visualization techniques to communicate findings.
• Effectively apply data analytics processes.
• Apply appropriate ethical and legal standards regarding the use and reporting of data.

Business Intelligence -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program will be able to apply critical thinking skills to solve business needs using innovative, analytical approaches and communicate findings in a clear, compelling, and usable manner to all stakeholders.

• Interpret and communicate business requirements across levels of an organization.
• Determine optimal analytics solutions to address specific business needs and create a deployment plan.
• Formulate solutions to business needs using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Communicate results of analytics models to multiple stakeholders.
• Evaluate analytics-based solutions to optimize organizational performance and effectiveness.
• Build, manage, and apply applications using various tools and frameworks to meet business challenges.
• Apply financial and cost accounting concepts to support analytics solutions.