Your dual-degree studies immerse you in the intersection of advanced technology and executive management. You will move beyond foundational concepts to apply specialized big data analytics directly to real-world business dilemmas. By mastering core quantitative skills alongside strategic organizational frameworks, you will develop ability to translate complex data into actionable corporate strategies. Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will build technical authority and ethical awareness required to navigate the challenges businesses face.
Program Overview
The Dual Degree Track equips students with both the advanced technical expertise and strategic leadership skills required to drive modern, data-centric enterprises. This intensive three-year program seamlessly integrates a Master of Science in Big Data Analytics with a Master of Business Administration, admitting focused cohorts exclusively in the fall and spring. By strictly following this structured academic plan, graduates emerge ready to architect enterprise data solutions, optimize business performance, and confidently lead cross-functional teams at the executive level.
Duration
3 Years
Flexible Schedule
Format ⓘ
In-person
On-Campus
Credits
72
Total credit hours
Transfer Credit
Up to 9
From accredited institutions
Average Class Size
18
Students per class
Your Journey Starts Here
Mastering the modern corporate landscape requires more than basic management skills; it demands the ability to apply specialized big data and quantitative analysis to solve complex business problems. Positioned in the vibrant capital corridor of Washington, D.C., our intensive three-year Dual Degree Track connects ambitious professionals with elite industry leaders. This rigorous, cohort-based program is purpose-built to integrate advanced STEM methodologies with executive business strategies, providing the highly transferable skills that stand out to top employers and allow you to seamlessly pivot across careers.
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BUSINESS & DATA MASTERY
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & LEADERSHIP
Cultivating leadership means understanding how cultural differences and global economies impact enterprise success. Working in an intensive, team-based cohort, you will develop critical self-awareness, professionalism, and effective communication skills. Rather than relying on textbook scenarios, you will collaborate with peers to solve live international, political, and economic challenges. These hands-on research projects ensure you graduate equipped to manage cross-functional teams seamlessly across government, nonprofit, diplomacy, and private sectors.
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LAUNCHING YOUR DUAL CAREER
Earning two master’s degrees in three years provides unmatched economic value and career flexibility. Through your comprehensive capstone experiences, you will tackle genuine technical and management bottlenecks, ensuring you can lead as both an executive and a technical expert. You will transition into the professional arena fully prepared for elite, STEM-focused job positions, ranging from Business Intelligence Analyst and Data Scientist to Big Data Architect and Data Warehouse Manager, backed by an international network of skilled peers.
Your Dream Career Awaits
At BAU, internship programs play a crucial role in linking business theory and technical practice. These experiences allow students to work with peers to develop critical problem-solving skills, enhance executive communication, and solve complex big data and organizational management challenges. Through both the Cyber Edge Innovation Hub and the Center for Innovation & Global Entrepreneurship, students will have the opportunity to acquire powerful computing resources, work with industry experts through mentorship, and leverage experiential learning to launch their own tech ventures.
$171,200
2024 Median Pay*, Cloud & Information Systems Manager
$112,590
2024 Median Pay*, Data Scientists
Other Career Opportunities: Business Intelligence Analyst • Data Architect • Database Manager • Big Data Engineer • Data Warehouse Manager • Data Analyst • Database Administrator • Data Modeler
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Program Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum designed for complex data and enterprise management challenges
72+
Credit Hours
80+
Courses
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Tuition Assistance
Up to $30,000
DMV Tuition Assistance
Up to 60%
Payment Plans
0% interest
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions with multiple intake periods throughout the year. Domestic and transfer applications may continue to be reviewed after these deadlines on a rolling basis, subject to program availability. New students must complete registration by the census date for the applicable term; otherwise, they will not be eligible to register.
Open
Fall 2026
Start Date
August 24, 2026
Deadline to Apply
July 1, 2026
Coming Soon
Spring 2027
Start Date
January 19, 2027
Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2026
Meet Your Program Chair
Modern leaders must think innovatively and act ethically. Our faculty bridges intelligent systems design and global data strategies with sustainable entrepreneurship and corporate responsibility. This integrated approach prepares you to make strategic decisions that maximize both technical performance and business profits, while making a positive, lasting impact on society.
Bintou Lingani, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Business and Economics
EDUCATION
Doctorate in International Economics and Development, Howard University (2019)
RESEARCH FOCUS
International Trade and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and less developed Countries
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Bay Atlantic University
- Earned teaching assistantship while pursuing master’s at Howard University
- Continued work in academia throughout career
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
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