Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics (Accelerated Online)

Program Code: F-BQZ-MSQM
Degree Designation: Master of Science in Quantitative Management
Department: Fuqua School of Business
Website: fuqua.duke.edu/programs/accelerated-msqm-business-analytics

Program Summary

Designed for working professionals already possessing an MBA, the 12-month online Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Accelerated Business Analytics (MSQM:ABA) program builds on prior training in business management courses and upgrades student skills with advanced data science, AI, and machine learning. Credit may be given for previous business education if the program’s curriculum was similar to a Duke MBA or MMS degree, enabling students to complete this program in one year. Combining a student’s business background with new data and analytics skills, students will learn how to develop business insights for their work and be ready for new career opportunities.

The program is delivered online to allow students the flexibility to attend the program while continuing their work and family lives.

Students interested in the program should contact the Office of Admissions, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Box 90120, Durham, NC 27708-0120; email: admissions-info@fuqua.duke.edu; website: fuqua.duke.edu/programs/accelerated-msqm-business-analytics; phone: (919) 660-7705.

Academic Requirements

• QM 523QB

• QM 530QB

• QM 545QB

• QM 549QB

• QM 563QB

• QM 564QB

• QM 611QB

• QM 700QB

• QM 701QB

• Transfer credits, 20 credits

Total: 47 credits

The MSQM: Accelerated Business Analytics (MSQM:ABA) program extends across 12 months, divided into three 12-week terms. The two weeks prior to each term are known as Reading Periods, with the intent to prepare students for their upcoming coursework. The faculty will provide reading materials, asynchronous videos, and simple assignments to complete during the Reading Period as preparation for the upcoming term. During each term, instruction materials will include asynchronous materials as well as synchronous live class sessions and teamwork. Required live class sessions meet virtually every Saturday morning and early afternoons. The program is offered lock-step, with all students within a cohort taking the same classes at the same time.

In addition to the online curriculum, MSQM:ABA students have three opportunities for on-campus programming. The first is a mandatory orientation residency at the beginning of the program, which serves as the program launch and an opportunity for students in the cohort to develop a shared sense of community. The second is an optional Data Visualization intensive residency taking place between Terms 1 and 2. The third is an optional Leadership intensive residency taking place between terms 2 and 3. 

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