Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Business Analytics

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Business Analytics is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of data analysis. This program prepares students to gather, interpret, and use data to solve business problems and make informed decisions.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree
• Program Type: Undergraduate
• Location: Main Campus - Cape
• College: Business & Computing
• Department: Accounting, Economics & Finance

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Business Analytics includes a blend of business, technology, and statistical training. The program requires the completion of several core courses, support courses, and major-specific courses.

Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required

A grade of 'C' is required in each core course.

• AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
• AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
• BA101 The Business Universe (3)
• BA490 Business Policy and Strategy (3)
• BL255 Business Law (3)
• FI361 Financial Management (3)
• MG301 Principles of Management (3)
• MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
• MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)

Choose 3 hours:

• AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
• BA550 Global Logistics (3)
• BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
• BL560 International Business Law (3)
• EC580 International Economics (3)
• FI540 International Finance (3)
• MG560 International Management (3)
• MK560 International Marketing (3)

Support Courses – 27 Hours Required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of 'C' or better is required in each support course.

• BA252 Business Communication (2)
• BA452 Professionalism (1)
• EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
• MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
• MI101 Intro to Computer Applications (3)
• SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

Business Analytics Major - 30 Hours – No Minor Required

Required Courses:

• CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming (3)
• CS155 Computer Science I (3)
• CS265 Computer Science II (3)
• CS453 Machine Learning (3)
• CS505 Data Mining (3)
• MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
• MA323 Statistical Methods (3)

Choose 3 hours:

• AC330 Accounting Analytics and Information Systems (3)
• EC351 Econometrics (3)
• EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
• ER561 Business Planning for New Ventures (3)
• FA315 Retail Buying (3)
• MG516 Acquiring Talent (3)
• MG536 Compensating Talent (3)
• MK345 Intro to Business Research (3)
• QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
• QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)

Choose 6 hours:

• AC330 Accounting Analytics and Information Systems (3)
• AC555 Forensic Accounting Analytics (3)
• CS433 Data Analytics (3)
• EC351 Econometrics (3)
• EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
• ER561 Business Planning for New Ventures (3)
• HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
• HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
• MA530 Statistical Learning (3)
• MG516 Acquiring Talent (3)
• MG536 Compensating Talent (3)
• MK345 Introduction to Business Research (3)
• QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
• QM358 Operations Management (3)
• QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)

Choose 6 hours:

• AC/BA/BL/CS/CY/EC/ER/FA/FI/HA/HM/MG/MI/MK/QM 300-599

Additional requirement:

• MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)

General Education Requirements

• Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
• Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
• Written Communication – 6 hours
• Oral Communication – 3 hours
• Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
• Mathematics – 3 hours
• Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
• Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
• Civics examination

Sample 4 Year Plan

The sample 4-year plan outlines the courses students are expected to take each semester to complete the degree in four years.

First Year

• Fall Semester (16 hours)
  • UI100 (1)
  • EN100 (3)
  • BA101 (3)
  • MA116 or MA123 (3)
  • MI001 (0)
  • MI101 (3)
  • General Education (3)
• Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • CS101 (3)
  • EN140 (3)
  • SC105 (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • General Education (3)

Second Year

• Fall Semester (17 hours)
  • AC221 (3)
  • CS155 (3)
  • EC215 (3)
  • QM257 (3)
  • General Education (3)
• Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • AC222 (3)
  • BL255 (3)
  • CS265 (3)
  • EC225 (3)
  • QM258 (3)

Third Year

• Fall Semester (14 hours)
  • BA252 (2)
  • FI361 (3)
  • MG301 (3)
  • MK301 (3)
  • General Education (3)
• Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • BA452 (1)
  • CS453 (3)
  • MI375 (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (2)

Fourth Year

• Fall Semester (15 hours)
  • CS505 (3)
  • HCBC Elective (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • Major Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
• Spring Semester (15 hours)
  • BA490 (3)
  • International course (3)
  • HCBC Elective (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Elective (3)

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Business Analytics are prepared for careers in data analysis, business intelligence, and consulting. Potential career paths include:

• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Marketing Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst

These professionals are in high demand across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, offering excellent career opportunities in this exciting field.