Accelerated MS in Business Analytics & Project Management | Graduate Programs in Business Analytics and Project Management

The Accelerated Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), previously known as the 4+1 Analytics track, is an advanced program offered in both Hartford and Stamford for UConn undergraduate students from any campus. This program is designed for students pursuing various majors, including Business Data Analytics, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing, Analytics and Information Management, and minors in Analytics—though all UConn undergraduates are encouraged to apply.

UConn undergraduate students can save time and money by starting graduate-level business analytics courses while completing their degree, ultimately applying to advance into the nationally top-ranked MS in Business Analytics and Project Management. This unique accelerated path offers an efficient route to earning a graduate degree, enhancing your expertise in analytics, project management, and data-driven decision-making.

Curriculum Overview

The Accelerated MS in Business Analytics allows students to complete up to four undergraduate courses before transitioning into the remaining 21 credits of the graduate degree. This program combines rigorous business analytics courses with cutting-edge electives that explore the latest data applications. The result is an innovative and advanced business analytics curriculum that prepares graduates for success in a data-driven world, making them highly attractive to employers seeking top talent in the field.

Eligible classes include: OPIM 5603: Statistics in Business Analytics, OPIM 5604: Predictive Modeling, OPIM 5270: Introduction to Project Management, OPIM 5272: Data Management and Business Process Modeling. Courses completed with a grade of 'B' or better are eligible to transfer into the MSBAPM program. During the student’s last semester as an undergraduate, they will need to submit a graduate application to the MSBAPM program for Graduate School Admission to start in any fall, spring or summer semester. Once in the MSBAPM program, continuing accelerated students will complete a reduced credit-plan of study.

Tools Used in the Accelerated BAPM classroom

Our BAPM faculty provides students with the essential knowledge of the latest advanced tools, making it easy for those with no prior experience to excel. In the BAPM classroom, students work with industry-leading tools such as:

Python
R
R Shiny
SQL
MariaDB
DBeaver
Tableau
SAS
JMP
Dify.ai
Gemini API
LLaMA Models (hosted internally)
ChatGPT
GitHub Copilot
Hadoop
Apache Pig
Hive
PySpark
PyTorch
Keras
Hugging Face
Databricks
Google Colab
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Jira
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project

Stamford, CT

Located just an hour from New York City, our Stamford campus offers cutting-edge, high-tech learning spaces with seamless online integration. Situated in lower Fairfield County, this modern glass-enclosed campus is designed to support both in-person and virtual learning. From desktop stations in the computer lab to online-enabled classrooms, labs, and public spaces, you'll experience a dynamic and interactive educational environment. In Stamford, you'll also benefit from close proximity to hands-on learning opportunities and career prospects in the region's thriving financial services, tech manufacturing, and product development sectors.

Eligibility Requirements

Required prerequisites:

3.0 minimum cumulative GPA

54 completed credits

Demonstrated quantitative rigor in undergraduate coursework

We encourage applicants from all majors, with particular emphasis on affiliated undergraduate majors and minors, including: Management Information Systems, Business Data Analytics, MEM, Analytics, and others subject to approval through the admissions process.

Courses in which students have earned a grade of 'B' or higher are eligible for transfer into the MSBAPM program. During their final undergraduate semester, students must submit a graduate application to the MSBAPM program to begin in any fall, spring, or summer semester. Once admitted, accelerated students will follow a streamlined, reduced credit-plan of study.

Graduate Programs in Business Analytics and Project Management

Accelerated MS in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM)

Ranked among the top U.S. business analytics programs, offering fast-track undergraduate-to-graduate options.

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Accelerated MS in BAPM at a Glance at a Glance

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Curriculum Overview

Eligible Classes

Tools Used in the Accelerated BAPM classroom

Student Profile (Fall 2024)

Locations

Hartford, CT

Stamford, CT

Eligibility Requirements

Application Requirements

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