What Is an MBA/MSAA Dual Degree?
The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Applied Analytics dual degree at Belmont University prepares you for leadership roles that require both business acumen and technical analytics expertise. You'll master strategic management, finance and marketing while building skills in data engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data visualization.
This integrated program reduces the time and cost of earning two master's degrees separately. Students share nine credit hours between programs, completing 51 total credit hours instead of the typical 63 hours required for both degrees individually.
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Why Choose Belmont's MBA-MSAA Program?
AACSB Accreditation: Both programs hold prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing Belmont among the top business schools worldwide.
Small Class Sizes: Average 20 students in MBA core courses and 14 in electives for personalized faculty attention.
Flexible Formats: Complete your MBA in person, synchronously online or asynchronously online. The MSAA is delivered asynchronously with required weekly synchronous sessions.
Career-Ready Skills: Graduate prepared for roles as business operations manager, data analytics manager, management consultant, financial data analyst or chief of staff.
Cost Savings: Complete two master's degrees for $63,750 — less than many single MBA programs nationally.
What You'll Learn in the MBA-MSAA Program
Business Leadership Skills (MBA):
- Financial management and accounting systems
- Marketing strategy and management
- Operations and supply chain optimization
- Leadership and organizational behavior
- Strategic planning and implementation
Analytics and AI Skills (MSAA):
- Data cleaning, management and predictive modeling
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence applications
- Python programming for data analysis
- Data visualization and storytelling
- Data ethics, goverance and responsible AI
- Database design and data engineering
Program Details
Program Structure: The MSAA follows a lockstep sequence while the MBA allows flexible course ordering.
Total Credit Hours:51 (MBA: 27 hours + MSAA: 24 hours, with 9 shared hours)
MBA Core Courses:
- Applied Accounting
- Data Analytics & Technology Management
- Managing Global Risks and Reputation
- Financial Management
- Management of Interpersonal Relationships
- Leadership, Ethics & Management of Social Issues
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Crafting & Implementing Strategy
- Marketing Management
MSAA Core Courses:
- Understanding the Data Environment
- Database Modeling, Design and Analysis
- Fundamentals of Programming with Python
- Regression Analysis | Data Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Analytics as a Business Strategy
- Visual Analytics and Data Storytelling
Required before enrollment:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
Need prerequisites? Complete them through Belmont's Online Summer Business Institute and Summer Accounting Institute — our 12-week program meeting two weeknights and asynchronously on weekends.
Preface:
Apply to this program by submitting a Professional MBA application for Summer or Fall. If you need prerequisites, please apply for Summer term.
Application Requirements:
- Submit application through BusinessCAS ($58 fee; Belmont charges no additional fee)
- One-page essay on professional and personal goals
- Current résumé
- Official transcripts sent to BusinessCAS
- Two professional or academic recommendations (not from family, friends or pastors)
- Interview (in person or Zoom)
- Optional: GMAT or GRE scores (encouraged for merit scholarships)
- Submit your FAFSA and send a copy to Belmont University admissions
International Applicants: This program is not yet approval for F-1 students. If you are an F-1 student, we recommend applying to one of our other STEM programs: Accelerated MBA, Professional MBA or Master of Accountancy. Analytics electives may be paired with each of these programs.
Application Deadlines:
- Spring admissions: Dec. 1
- Summer admission: April 15
- Fall admission: July 24
Scholarship Consideration: Apply and be admitted by March 1 for best scholarship opportunities.
Total Program Cost: $63,750 (51 credit hours×$1,250 per credit hour)
Scholarships and Funding
Merit Scholarships: No separate application required. Submit GMAT/GRE scores to maximize funding. Admissions by March 1 deadline required.
Graduate Assistantships: Five full-tuition assistantships available annually accross all graduate business programs, plus multiple partial assistantships.
Belmont Alumni Grant: 20% tuition reduction for Belmont undergraduate alumni.
Need-Based Aid: Submit FAFSA (graduate students don't include parent income). File at studentaid.gov
Employer Tuition Assistance: Up to 20% discount through Corporate Partners Program for employer-paid or reimbursed tuition.
Federal Student Loans: Up to $20,500 per year in Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
Payment Plans: Interest-free monthly installments through Tuition Management System ($55 annual fee). Visit afford.com/Belmont
Veterans Benefits: Yellow Ribbon Program participant. Contact V.A. Education Counselors at 615-460-6871
Beyond coursework, MBA-MSAA students access:
- Monthly professional development events
- Guest lectures from industry leaders
- International study abroad (Barcelona, Dublin, Singapore)
- SCOPE International Consultancy projects
- Professional field experiences
- Career coaching through Massey Career Development Center
The Jack C. Massey College of Business holds AACSB accreditation, earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Belmont is the only private university in Tennessee with AACSB's supplemental accounting accreditation.
Career Outcomes: What Can You Do With an MBA-MSAA?
Graduates qualify for high-demand roles including:
- Business Operations Manager
- Strategy & Insights Manager
- Business Data Analyst
- Data Analytics Manager
- Financial Data Analyst
- Supply Chain Data Analyst
- Risk and Compliance Data Analyst
- Chief of Staff (COO/CFO/CEO)
- Management Consultant
- Technology Consultant
- Talent Strategy Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Students can complete both degrees in two years (51 credit hours total) if they are full time, or three years if they are part time students with full time careers.
Yes. The flexible online format accommodates working professionals.
No minimum work experience required, though professional experience strengthens your application.
The MBA focuses on business leadership and management. The MSAA specializes in data analytics, AI and technical skills. Together, they prepare you for data-driven leadership roles.
No, but submitting GMAT or GRE scores can increase merit scholarship eligibility.
No. At this time we are awaiting approval for F-1 students to enroll in this program. If you are an F-1 student, we recommend applying to one of our other STEM programs: Accelerated MBA, Professional MBA or Master of Accountancy. Analytics electives may be paired with each of these programs.
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Jack C. Massey College of Business
Carrie Finnegan
Graduate Recruiting & Admissions Counselor
615.460.6171
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