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Explore the Future of Business with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA in Geospatial Technologies

Unlock the power of location intelligence with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA concentration in Geospatial Technologies. In partnership with the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Graduate School of Business, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the º£½ÇÉçÇø Geospatial Institute, this program equips you with the skills to map, visualize, and analyze geo-enabled data.

Geospatial technologies drive critical business decisions across industries, from market intelligence and supply chain optimization to retail strategy and beyond. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methodologies from experts in the field.

Prepare for a career at the forefront of business intelligence with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA in Geospatial Technologies. Discover how you can harness spatial data to shape the future of business.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Core, 24
    Concentration: 9
  • Modality: Available 100% online

% of Students Working Full-Time

Average Years of Work Experience

Potential Careers

  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Remote Sensing Specialist
  • Cartographer
  • Spatial Data Engineer
  • Geospatial Data Scientist
  • Urban Planner
  • Environmental Analyst
  • GIS Specialist
  • Geospatial Sales Manager

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Accounting for Decision Making (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

Choose 3 Geospatial Technology Electives:

  • GIS Applications I (USM: GEO 508 or UM: ANT 521) or Principles of Geographic Info Systems (UM: SIE 509)
  • GIS Applications II (USM: GEO 618) or Geographic Information Systems II (UM: ANT 522) or Geographic Information Systems Applications (UM: SIE 510)
  • Database Systems Applications (UM: SIE 557)
  • Remote Sensing (USM: GEO 505)

The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.

The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.