MSIST with Business Intelligence and Analytics Concentration

Below are a few compelling reasons why students should study MSIST at CSUSB

• The MSIST program at CSUSB ensures students develop strong problem-solving skills tailored to the dynamic needs of modern businesses.
• Students master risk management, learning to identify and mitigate threats to business operations effectively. Through practical coursework, they develop skills to navigate challenges, ensuring business continuity and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Students learn to design and implement data warehouses, laying the foundation for efficient data management and analysis.
• Through the use of business intelligence tools, students acquire the skills to collect, integrate, analyze, and mine big data, empowering them to support managerial decision-making at all levels of control.
• Graduates leverage analytics expertise to maximize big data's potential, fostering evidence-driven organizations. They harness data insights to inform strategic decisions, driving innovation and competitiveness.

• A solid academic foundation is a valuable asset for the MS in Information Systems and Technology program, enabling access to varied career paths such as IT Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Data Scientist.
• Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art insights on current innovations, positioning yourself to lead emerging trends in the field.
• Confidently explore sectors like Business Analysis and Business Intelligence, benefiting from the program's comprehensive preparation for a successful professional journey.

• A Bachelor's Degree from a university accredited by NAAC A or higher (in the year 2021/2022/2023/2024), in any field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a mark of 65% or higher in their undergraduate degree.
• Note: If a learner obtains marks of 60% and above but less than 65%, they should possess managerial experience or progressive work experience of up to 3 years.
   

• An aggregate score of 3.0 GPA and above in the Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science (specialisation -Business Intelligence/Data Analytics) with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course.
• English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL iBT >= 79/80 or PBT 550 or IELTS >= 6.5 or Duolingo >=110 or complete level 4 of CSUSB’s Intensive English Program (IEP).

• Scanned Copy of the Undergraduate Degree, Transcript and Semester wise Marksheets
• Statement of Purpose
• Three Letters of Recommendation (Academic/Professional)
• Scanned Copy of passport
• Resume
• Affidavit of finance 
• Digital Picture
• Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo)
• Consent Form (Please download the consent form and then fill it out completely. After signing it, please upload the completed and signed form using the link provided.)
   

• Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
• Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.
• Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised post-program/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable), as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
• Student shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
• In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party credit facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party credit facility provider.
• If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch but they will not be eligible for any refunds.
• You shall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limiting to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.

• If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.  However, if a student is deferring from his assigned cohort batch mentioned in the offer letter, the student will not be eligible for any refund post the deferral.
• However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
• A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
• The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
• The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

• If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
• A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
• The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
• The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
• Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
• The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
• If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
• The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

• The Executive Post Graduate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 3 years from the initial batch start date.
• The Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.
• The Professional Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.