Program Overview

The Business Analytics major offered by the Schroeder School provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business processes combined with analytical skills that are in high demand. Graduates will have the ability to provide insights and drive business innovation with data-driven solutions. This degree combines business, statistics, and information technology to prepare students to succeed in a complex and dynamic world.

Related Coursework

• Intro to Statistics with R
• Intro to Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Experimental Design
• Machine Learning
• Polling & Surveying
• Marketing Analytics
• Regression Analysis
• Applied Business Analytics
• Financial Analytics

Technical Skills Learned

Python, R programming language, Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and Tableau

Career Opportunities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that analytics jobs will grow by 28% annually. A major in business analytics prepares you for a career in numerous fields like:

• Marketing (targeted advertising and media campaigns)
• Finance (portfolio management and forecasting)
• Health Care (predict health risks and reduce costs)
• Logistics and Supply Chain (improve efficiency and quality control)
• Sports Management (player performance and advanced scouting)
• … and many more.

Bright Futures

• 2024 Schroeder School Seniors placed in the 92nd percentile on the Major Field Test versus 500 business schools.
• Schroeder School of Business graduates have recently been employed with Amazon, Metronet, SS&C Technologies, Old National Bank, Spot Freight, TJX Corporations, Target, and Salesforce among others