The Carlos Alvarez College of Business has introduced a new Master of Science in Business Research (MSBR) program, designed for students seeking research-focused careers or who plan to pursue a doctoral degree.
As a STEM-designated program, the program serves as a research-intensive alternative to the master’s in business administration or other domain-specific master’s program.
“The MSBR program provides students with a rigorous foundation in quantitative and research methods, along with the flexibility to pursue specialized concentrations or cross-disciplinary electives that prepare them for careers in consulting or doctoral studies,” said Rodrigo Vélez, professor of economics.
Students take seminar courses alongside doctoral cohorts, work closely with faculty on projects and develop advanced quantitative and research skills that prepare them for both the workplace and further doctoral programs.
The degree can be completed in less than 16 months, and, if accepted into an Alvarez business PhD program, students can apply up to 30 credit hours from the MSBR toward doctoral requirements.
High support
In addition to coursework, students can take advantage of academic support resources, including a pre-program math and statistics bootcamp and doctoral application support.
“The MSBR is built around support, so students from all backgrounds can thrive in advanced quantitative work with help from mentoring, coaching and early skills bootcamps,” said Dan Sass, associate dean of graduate studies and associate professor of operations and analytics.
“That combination of high standards and high support is how we broaden access to graduate research and open doors to high-opportunity careers,” Sass said.
Funding opportunities also are available, such as graduate assistantships and the Graduate Competitive Scholarship, which provides in-state tuition for non-residents.
To learn more, join an information session to review admission requirements, deadlines and funding options. Or send an email to a graduate program advisor.
