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Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

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MBA with Concentration in Business Analytics(HYBRID)

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About the Programme

Employers of all sizes, in various industries, know that in today’s data driven world, it is essential to be armed with professionals capable of managing, analysing and leveraging data for improved organisational performance. 

The MBA with concentration in Business Analytics enables you to harness the wealth of data generated by organisations. Learn how to analyse large datasets and models, derive insights from business data and leverage these insights to make informed business decisions. Learn how to use analytics and business intelligence methodologies to support decision-making for competitive advantage.

What Will I Study?

  • How to model industry best practices through the interplay of sound business and management theory and practice.
  • A range of analytical modelling approaches used to support business decisions.
  • How to engage in the global business environment through sessions in CV preparation, public speaking, social and business etiquette and ethics in business.
  • The models, techniques and technologies of big data analytics.
  • How to apply data mining skills and techniques necessary for transforming businesses’ large datasets into powerful strategic assets.
  • How to prepare, visualise and make sense of data to support business decision-making for competitive advantage. 

Facilities and Resources

Graduate Studies Lab - This new Graduate Studies Lab equips students with hands-on experience in using data analytic and research tools and technologies to improve the practical experience and the real-world feel of their programme curriculum.

Textbook Package - Textbooks (printed or electronic) are provided for all registered students. This fee is included in the programme cost, and students are allowed to keep all of the course materials on completion of the course of study.

Research

Our Faculty for this programme includes two international researchers who are experts in business analytics.
 
Professor Sally Brailsford – Professor Sally Brailsford is Professor of Management Science within Southampton Business School at the University of Southampton, UK. Professor Sally Brailsford is also currently one of the leading individuals in her field. Professor Brailsford’s research has been chiefly in the area of health care modelling with the aim to evaluate treatments and screening programmes, to allocate resources, to redesign processes and to improve systems.

Dr. Terry Harris – Dr. Terry Harris is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at Durham University Business School, Durham University, UK. Some of his research interests include financial econometrics, financial engineering, machine learning and big data analytics. Dr. Harris has engaged in extensive theoretical and applied research, publications, and scholarly and professional activities. In particular, he has published in Association of Business Schools (ABS) rated journals.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Quantitative Modeler
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Data Engineer
  • Big Data Specialist
  • Chief Executive Officer

Apply now if these career paths interest you!
 
We accept applications from November 1 to June 30. However, expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.

Why Study in Barbados

Save thousands on your education while living in paradise! Cave Hill Campus offers affordable tuition while delivering a world class education in just 24 months. We welcome local, international and regional students.

Additional Information

The MBA programme is well-aligned with the criteria and international standards of the Association of MBAs (AMBA) in order to equip students with an internationally-recognised business degree.

The strong alliances forged between the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management and various regional and global institutions will enable students to connect with a network of corporate partners, practitioners and alumni, thus giving students sufficient opportunities to build their own professional network beyond graduation.

At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: MBA
  • Duration: Part-Time: 18 months for Accelerated Track; 24 months for Regular Track

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Programme Details

Some of the courses you will cover are:

  • Machine Learning and Data Mining
  • Data Visualisation
  • Optimisation and Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Developing and Implementing Forecasting Methods for Business
  • Big Data and Business Analytics for Decision-Making
  • Operations Management

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Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.  

Programme Fees (as at August 2023)  = BDS $ 32,000. 
University Registration Fees (as at August 2023) = BDS $ 540 per semester:
University fees comprise of Guild and Amenities Fees. They are not charged in the summer semester.
Please note that fees may be adjusted for academic year 2023-2024. 

Entry Requirements for Degreed Applicants
 

i. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies, with at least Second Class Honours.

• Students are expected to have a good grounding in a business subject such as management, marketing, finance, or economics.

• Students with 'Pass' degrees will be considered on the following conditions:
      - they are currently working in a business or management related field, and;

      - they are successful at an interview conducted by the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.

ii. Three (3) years post degree work experience.

iii. The ability to commit themselves to a rigorous 18 months for the Accelerated programme or 24 months for the Regular programme.

iv. An interview with the entrance committee within the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.
 

Entry Requirements for Non-Degreed Applicants
 

The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management is considering opening its doors to a restricted number of non-degreed individuals. It is expected that the number of students entering the programme through this route would be highly restricted and should represent no more than 25 percent of the cohort in any given year. Students entering through this route may be required to undertake a preliminary year of study. The entry criteria for these students would therefore be:

i. Technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.

ii. Five years’ experience in a business or management related field at a Supervisory or higher level.

iii. They are successful at an interview conducted by a selected panel determined by the Campus Committee on Graduate Studies and the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management.

iv. Two strong letters of recommendation.

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