College of Business Graduate Programs
Degree Programs
The graduate programs offered by the College of Business at Tennessee State University, the first business school in Nashville to earn dual accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the most prestigious accrediting body for business schools around the globe, earned by approximately only top 6% of business schools globally. The College of Business earned its initial accreditation from AACSB International in 1994. Such achievement resulted in Tennessee State University becoming not only the first university in Nashville, but also the first public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the country, to gain dual accreditation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Master of Science in Business Data Analytics
The MSBDA at TSU will provide students with comprehensive training in one of the fastest-growing fields. The program aims to provide and prepare students to become Specialists in Business Data Analytics. The MSBDA program is designed for Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Information Systems Analyst, and related candidates looking to advance their professional development. The curriculum covers advanced software application tools and functions, such as descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling, text and data mining, visual analytics and storytelling. The delivery method of this proposed degree program is fully online, and no in-person class attendance will be required. This is an accelerated 12-month program with 30 credit hours.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA curriculum is a broad-based management education that facilitates you to expand the knowledge and skills preparing for leadership positions in public and private companies.
Traditional MBA
12 courses (36 credit hours)
5:30-8:30 PM Monday through Thursday. All courses are held at the Avon Williams Off-Campus Instructional Site in downtown Nashville, minutes from the financial center, major entertainment venues, the riverfront and convenient housing
Accelerated Online MBA
The Accelerated Online MBA option is a progressive Master of Business Administration Program directed to adult learners. This innovative accelerated learning Online option offers the MBA degree in a shorter time-frame while achieving the same number of class hours and learning outcomes as the College’s traditional MBA program. The accelerated Online option consists of 36 credit hours that are completed fully online in 12 short months leading to the General MBA.
Executive MBA
The TSU Executive MBA is designed to better accommodate the needs of busy professionals. The 12-month program offers a convenient, business-friendly schedule with classes meeting on weekends and is delivered in a hybrid format consisting of a mix of in-person and online course offerings. Program participants also have the opportunity to spend 10 days studying outside the United States to broaden their understanding of global leadership.
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