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Loras MBA Program

Loras MBA Program. Hugh Graham Associate Professor Loras College. Framing the Opportunity Loras Strategy MBA Overview. Market Dynamics. Vibrant industry surpassing $15b with 11% CAGR Big Data will have a profound impact on every industry Multiple disruptive technologies in early stage.

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Loras MBA Program

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  1. Loras MBA Program Hugh GrahamAssociate ProfessorLoras College

  2. Framing the Opportunity • Loras Strategy • MBA Overview

  3. Market Dynamics • Vibrant industry surpassing $15b with 11% CAGR • Big Data will have a profound impact on every industry • Multiple disruptive technologies in early stage

  4. Talent Market • 1.5 million shortfall in data-savvy managers by 2018 • China is narrowing gap with US on analytical talent • 17% of managers believe they have adequate training • Median cash compensation for BI managers up 11.5% to $135,000.

  5. More Management Challenge Than Science The technical challenges of using big data are very real.But the managerial challenges are even greater —starting with the role of the senior executive team. Andrew McAfee Research Scientist, MIT Sloan

  6. Loras College Strategy • Be 1st in Iowa to offer MBA in Business Analytics • Create certificate program for existing managers • Create Center for Business Analytics to align industry and academics • Develop undergraduate Business Analytics program • Build awareness with economic development office

  7. MBA Program Overview • When does the program start? • When and where will classes be offered? • Do I have to have a business degree? • How long will it take to earn my degree?

  8. Courses Offered (more traditional) • Management Effectiveness • Managerial Economic Analysis • Financial Management • Ethical, Legal, & Social Responsibilities of Business • Strategic Marketing • Capstone: Strategic Leadership & Management

  9. Courses Offered (Unique) • Data Analysis I: Technologies • Data Analysis II: Statistics/Modeling • Data Analysis III: Decision Making • 3 Electives

  10. MORE INFORMATION www.Loras.edu/MBA MBA@Loras.edu 563.588.7166

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