Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA)

The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) is a graduate business degree that offers the opportunity to specialize in a particular functional area of business. The degree is offered by many universities (e.g., University of Colorado, University of Florida, Iowa State University, San Francisco State University, San Diego State University, University of British Columbia, and many more). In addition, many other business schools offer a master of science degree (which is typically equivalent to an MSBA) in specialized areas such as MIS, Finance, and Accounting.

One advantage of the MSBA in MIS at Texas Tech is the emphasis on the management of technology. All course work and projects are related to information technology. As the driving force behind America’s leadership in innovation and productivity improvements, technology continues at the forefront of progress and change. The MSBA at Texas Tech provides cutting edge knowledge in IT together with communication, leadership, decision making, and strategy skills that will position graduates for continued success in the workplace. This combination of in-depth training in IT and managerial skills is unique to the MSBA program. Courses are taught by award-winning teaching faculty from Texas Tech.

Training in Project Management and Six Sigma is provided during the MSBA-MIS program. The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification is included as part of the program. This innovative feature of the MSBA program at Texas Tech is not offered by competing graduate business programs. If students desire, they can take further training toward additional belt rankings for Six Sigma or project management certification.