Business Analytics, BABA

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Strong statistical understanding isn’t enough in today’s business world. Companies need people who can understand the bigger context, see patterns correctly, and then use them to drive ethical and effective decision-making at every level.

In short, today’s businesses require a deep understanding of data and top-tier analytics skills. Here, you get both.

With hands-on experience using real-world data, you’ll learn to identify complex business problems in terms of analytical models, all while acquiring the skills and confidence to effectively translate your findings into recommendations for effective courses of action.

As a business analytics major, you’ll harness the power of data to help companies gain their competitive edge—and make decisions for the good of all.

Requirements

In order to earn the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree with a major in Business Analytics, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.00, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

II. Albers Business Foundation Requirements*

77 credits, including:

BUAD 1000 - Albers Essentials of Business Integration 2 credit hours
ACCT 2300 - Principles of Financial Accounting 5 credit hours
ACCT 2310 - Principles of Managerial Accounting 5 credit hours
BCOM 2800 - Business Communication 5 credit hours
ECON 2100 - Business Statistics 5 credit hours
ECON 2110 - Principles of Economics - Micro 5 credit hours
ECON 2130 - Principles of Economics - Macro 5 credit hours
BUAN 3150 - Introduction to Information Systems and Business Analytics 5 credit hours
ECON 3100 - Quantitative Methods and Applications 5 credit hours
FINC 3400 - Business Finance 5 credit hours
MKTG 3500 - Introduction to Marketing 5 credit hours
OPER 3600 - Operations and Supply Chain Management 5 credit hours
BLAW 3700 - Business Law 5 credit hours
MGMT 3000 - Principles of Management 5 credit hours
MGMT 4890 - Strategic Management 5 credit hours

Calculus, choose one of the following two courses:

MATH 1130 - Elements of Calculus for Business 5 credit hours
MATH 1334 - Calculus I 5 credit hours

III. Major Requirements*

27 credits, including:

BUAN 3280 - Law and Ethics for Business Analytics 2 credit hours
BUAN 4210 - Programming and Data Management for Business Analytics 5 credit hours
BUAN 4220 - Data Visualization and Communication 5 credit hours
BUAN 4310 - Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics 5 credit hours
ECON 4110 - Applied Econometrics 5 credit hours

Capstone

BUAN 4200 - Capstone in Business Analytics 5 credit hours

IV. Program Elective*

Choose one additional 3000/4000-level Albers Business course (5)

V. Additional Requirements

General electives to total 180 (16)

Notes:

Internships and independent studies may not satisfy a major requirement.
^*Foundation/Major/Program requirements must earn a C- grade or better.
Program Elective may also apply towards an additional Albers concentration or minor