{"id":13631,"date":"2026-06-23T08:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/?post_type=campus_story&#038;p=13631"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:50:52","slug":"uw-oshkosh-adds-mba-in-business-analytics-program-will-launch-in-fall","status":"publish","type":"campus_story","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/story\/uw-oshkosh-adds-mba-in-business-analytics-program-will-launch-in-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"UW-Oshkosh adds MBA in Business Analytics; program will launch in fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2026\/06\/OSH_new-program_MBA-BusinessAnalytics.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2026\/06\/OSH_new-program_MBA-BusinessAnalytics.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of UW-Oshkosh business class\" class=\"wp-image-13632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2026\/06\/OSH_new-program_MBA-BusinessAnalytics.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2026\/06\/OSH_new-program_MBA-BusinessAnalytics-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2026\/06\/OSH_new-program_MBA-BusinessAnalytics-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As demand for data-driven decision-making continues to rise across Wisconsin and beyond, the University of Wisconsin\u2013Oshkosh is adding a new&nbsp;STEM-designated&nbsp;Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics\u2014designed to prepare the next generation of professionals to turn data into action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program was presented to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for review and authorization, and is planned to launch in Fall 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed in response to industry needs, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/business\/departments\/masters-business-administration\/mba-professional\/mba-in-business-analytics\/\">MBA in Business Analytics<\/a>&nbsp;will equip students with technical data skills and&nbsp;a strong foundation&nbsp;in business strategy.&nbsp;The program focuses on helping students analyze complex information and communicate insights that drive real-world decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUW-Oshkosh\u2019s STEM-designated MBA in Business Analytics reflects our commitment to innovation, workforce readiness and regional economic growth,\u201d said Chancellor Manohar Singh. \u201cThis program responds directly to the rising demand for advanced analytical and technology-driven business skills, while creating new opportunities for students to secure meaningful careers in a rapidly changing economy. It also demonstrates the agility of our faculty and staff in bringing forward programs that meet student needs, support employer demand, and strengthen graduate enrollment in high-growth STEM fields.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will engage in hands-on, team-based projects using real-world data, developing solutions to business&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;and presenting their findings in professional settings. The flexible format\u2014combining in-person and online coursework\u2014allows both working professionals and full-time students to advance their careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates will be prepared for in-demand roles such as business analyst, financial analyst, marketing analytics specialist, and business intelligence analyst. Demand for these skills continues to grow across the Fox Valley and statewide, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, logistics, and financial services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a STEM-designated program, the MBA in Business Analytics may qualify&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;international students for an extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis new degree is yet another example of our UWO faculty and staff innovating to meet the needs of our students and the region we serve,\u201d said Edwin Martini, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. \u201cStudents completing this program will be able to better integrate business strategy with data-informed decision-making, helping provide the business leadership that Northeast Wisconsin needs and deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By aligning academic programming with workforce needs, UW-Oshkosh continues to strengthen the regional talent pipeline and support employers seeking data-driven leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/business\/departments\/masters-business-administration\/mba-professional\/mba-in-business-analytics\/\">MBA in Business Analytics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/business\/\">Study business at UW-Oshkosh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written by UW-Oshkosh News Bureau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Link to original story: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/today\/132174\/uw-oshkosh-to-add-mba-in-business-analytics-program-will-launch-in-fall\/\">https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/today\/132174\/uw-oshkosh-to-add-mba-in-business-analytics-program-will-launch-in-fall\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As demand for data-driven decision-making continues to rise across Wisconsin and beyond, the University of Wisconsin\u2013Oshkosh is adding a new&nbsp;STEM-designated&nbsp;Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics\u2014designed to prepare the next generation of professionals to turn data into action.&nbsp; The program was presented to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for review and authorization, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":13632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","institution":[94],"story_category":[148],"class_list":["post-13631","campus_story","type-campus_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","institution-uw-oshkosh","story_category-economy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/campus_story\/13631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/campus_story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/campus_story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"institution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/institution?post=13631"},{"taxonomy":"story_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story_category?post=13631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}