The Weatherhead Master of Business Analytics and Intelligence (MBAI) program combines advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and business strategy to prepare you for leadership in a data-driven world. This STEM-designated program equips students with both technical expertise and strategic insight to solve complex business challenges.
Unique Program Features
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Master AI, machine learning, and big data analytics alongside strategic business concepts.
- Hands-On Experience: Collaborate with industry leaders on real-world projects to build practical skills.
- Global Career Opportunities: Benefit from a STEM designation with extended OPT eligibility for international students.
- Dynamic Business Ecosystem: Leverage Cleveland’s thriving industries for strategic networking and collaboration.
At a Glance
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MBAI program have experienced career outcomes such as:
- Business Intelligence Consultant: Helping organizations understand trends and opportunities hidden in their data.
- Corporate Strategy Analyst: Using data to inform business strategies and decisions, often within C-suite discussions.
- AI/ML Engineer: Developing and implementing machine learning models that improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
Your MBAI Journey Starts Here
Program Highlights
AI-Driven Decision-Making
Use artificial intelligence to enhance business outcomes.
Big Data Analytics
Analyze vast datasets to drive strategic decisions.
Business Leadership
Combine technical skills with business acumen for impactful leadership.
Student Profile
- Engineering, business, or economics graduates aiming to harness data for strategic advantage
- Professionals transitioning into analytics-driven leadership roles
- Aspiring leaders looking to integrate advanced technology and business strategy
Program Calendar
Fall
Core courses in AI-driven decision-making, big data analytics, and business strategy. Start hands-on learning with capstone projects.
Spring
Advanced courses in blockchain, FinTech, and machine learning. Continue working on capstone projects with real companies.
Summer
Optional internships or additional projects for practical experience.
Affordable Excellence
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Available to students based on academic and professional accomplishments.
- Employer and Sponsor Partnerships: Tuition- reimbursement programs and corporate partner discounts at select organizations.
- Federal Financial Aid: Eligibility for loans through FAFSA and other options.
The Weatherhead Way
At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, you’ll study at one of the nation’s leading research universities—in one of the country’s most culturally robust neighborhoods. You’ll live and learn in a city known for industry and healthcare innovation, where nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies are represented. You’ll learn breakthrough business concepts from the people who literally wrote the book on them.
Plus, you’ll:
- Learn more than just the core skills of business management,
- Discover yourself better as a person and as a leader, and
- Build the skills you need to reach beyond problem solving to solution innovation.
Want to find out how?
“Choosing Weatherhead’s MBAI program was one of the best decisions I made. The program not only provided me with advanced technical skills in analytics and AI, but the experiential learning projects with real industry clients gave me practical experience and a competitive edge in the job market. The connections I made through the career services and the support from faculty helped me land a role as a data scientist at a leading healthcare firm.â€
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