The business analytics II minor and certificate provides non-College of Business majors opportunity to develop skills in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive business analytics. Required courses introduce students to basic statistical methods; business data collection, management, visualization, and analysis. Students analyze real world business and economic data, utilizing modern programming languages, and with a goal of obtaining insights needed for informed business decision making.
Elective courses allow students to apply their business analytics skills to various disciplines including accounting, computer science, economics, marketing, supply chain management, and management information systems, by taking courses focused on field specific data and software applications.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 in courses allowed in fulfilling the business analytics II minor and certificate requirements.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Manage and collect business data using relevant software applications.
- Analyze business data using relevant statistical methods and latest software applications.
- Apply business analytics to solve contemporary business problems, and to aid with decision making.