Design a forward-looking MSBA

Don鈥檛 miss this in-person, hands-on conference for faculty directors of business analytics master鈥檚 programs nationwide. At this two-day event, we will collaborate and share best practices on how to design an innovative, cutting-edge MSBA program. Together, we will solve the challenges of keeping pace with a rapidly-evolving field, hiring and retaining faculty, and student placement.

This is THE conversation MSBA faculty directors must be having. From panel discussions to working sessions, industry experts to networking, plus outdoor excursions, this is your opportunity to see what鈥檚 ahead in analytics and design or re-design a blueprint for your MSBA program.

Seize this opportunity to connect with your community at the one and only conference for faculty directors of MSBA programs.

Building Tomorrow鈥檚 Business Analytics Program
CU 色吧亚洲 Leeds School of Business | Think Tank 2022
May 16-17, 2022
At the University of Colorado campus in 色吧亚洲, Colorado

Conference delivered at cost:听$250

Agenda

Monday, May 16

  • 8:30 AM: Continental breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Welcome: Sharon Matusik Ph.D., Dean 鈥� Leeds School of Business
  • 9:05 AM:听Overview: Kai Larsen Ph.D., Associate Professor of Information Management | Faculty Director 鈥� MS Business Analytics Program
  • 9:10 AM: MSBA program overviews from Program Directors in attendance
  • 10:30 AM: Coffee Break
  • 10:45 AM:听Facilitated session on problems and opportunities for MSBA programs
    • Small team breakouts
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Facilitated session on problems and opportunities for MSBA programs
    • Report back and discuss to the whole group with solution-minded goals
  • 2:30 PM: Keynote -听 Business Analytics: Getting Back to Basics
    • Dan Putler, Chief Scientist - Alteryx
  • 4:00 PM: Panel discussion on the challenges of teaching MSBA online
  • 5:30 PM Dinner Downtown 色吧亚洲 鈥� Sponsored by Alteryx
  • 7:30 PM Arrive at听Hilton Garden听Inn

Tuesday, May 17

  • 8:30 AM: Continental breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Group Sessions: How to future-proof MSBA programs
    • Facilitated team-work sessions
    • Whole-group discussions
  • 10:30 AM: Coffee Break
  • 10:45 AM: Why we hire MSBA candidates into consulting roles?
    • Nick Amabile, Chief Executive Officer - DAS 42
    • Kristi Lamar, Monitor Deloitte | Strategic Growth - Deloitte
    • Taras Bugir, President - Decentrix, Inc.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM Leave for Eldorado Canyon hike
  • 1:30-3:30 PM Hike Rattlesnake Gulch Trail to听Crags Hotel ruins
  • 3:30 PM Leave Eldorado Canyon
  • 4:00听PM Arrive at Hilton Garden听Inn

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Building Tomorrow鈥檚 Business Analytics Program
CU 色吧亚洲 Leeds School of Business | Think Tank 2022
May 16-17, 2022
8:30 a.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m. MT

Leeds School of Business
995 Regent Drive
Koelbel Building, Room 125
色吧亚洲, Colorado 80309


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Featured Sessions

Dan Putler, Chief Scientist - Alteryx

Keynote Address: Dan Putler, Chief Scientist - Alteryx

Monday, May 16

You don't want to miss Dan's听keynote "Business Analytics: Getting Back to Basics". Dan is a quantitative analyst with extensive experience in the use of statistics, econometrics, data mining, and GIS tools applied to marketing research and business analytics problems.

Overviews

MSBA Program Overviews from Program Directors

Monday, May 16

Kai R. Larsen begins the day with an overview of events and activities then is joined by other Master's of Business Analytics Faculty Directors as they share overviews of their programs. This is a unique and insightful session designed to inspire dialogue and share different perspectives from a variety of programs.

Group Session

Group Sessions: How to Future-Proof MSBA programs

Tuesday, May 17

Keeping up with changes in technology and industry is challenging.听This group session features facilitated team-work sessions and whole-group discussions with other faculty directors on how to future-proof Master's of Business Analytics Programs.

MSBA Conference

Why We Hire MSBA Candidates Into Consulting Roles

Tuesday, May 17

It is no secret that consulting firms are interested in well-qualified candidates with strong MSBA education. Join this though provoking conversation about the challenges faculty directors are facing preparing students and meeting changing industry demands.

Enjoy beautiful 色吧亚洲 this spring

色吧亚洲, Colorado, is America鈥檚 smartest (Forbes), happiest (National Geographic) and healthiest (Gallup) city. Situated at the base of the poster-worthy Flatirons, 色吧亚洲 packs a punch with its high-tech startups, diverse culinary scene and 300+ days of sunshine per year.

You鈥檒l find countless opportunities for during your stay.听听

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Where to stay

We have reserved a room block at the听, one mile from the University of Colorado 色吧亚洲 campus,听with the discounted rate of $169/night. Nearby you鈥檒l find the shops of Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua Park and the 色吧亚洲 Creek Path.

We will provide transportation between the hotel and campus. The hotel offers self-parking at the reduced daily rate of $15. Please call 1-800-HILTONS and .

Attend Alteryx's Inspire Americas 2022 while you鈥檙e here

At the conclusion of our conference, Building Tomorrow's Business Analytics Program,听attendees will enjoy free admission to by Alteryx, in Denver on May 16-19, 2022.

Inspire Americas 2022 is flagship user conference where leading data experts, key decision makers and innovators in the analytic space come together to learn, share and explore. The in-person and virtual event features keynote announcements, training, access to technical sessions, Alter.Nation, the Grand Prix and many more activities.

Inspire