Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics

The Online Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics is a program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to transform raw data into actionable insights. This program is offered by Arizona State University and is tailored to solving specific business problems by using data to make strategic decisions, improve processes, and drive growth.

Program Details

• The program consists of 41 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours to complete.
• The curriculum emphasizes the skills needed to transform raw data into actionable insights efficiently and effectively, including business processes, data management, project management, and solution development.
• Students will also build various general business skills, such as critical thinking and effective verbal and written communication.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• WPC 148: First-Year Introduction to Career Development
• WPC 248: Sophomore Career Narrative Design
• WPC 348: Junior Networking Foundations
• WPC 448: Senior Career Transition Management
• WPC 300: Problem Solving and Actionable Analytics
• WPC 480: W. P. Carey Capstone Course
• FIN 300: Fundamentals of Finance
• LES 305: Business Law and Ethics for Managers

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students will be equipped for roles in data warehousing, mining, and dimensional modeling, such as:

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Computer Network Administrator
• Computer Network Analyst
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Scientist
• Data Management Specialist
• Database Administrator (DBA)
• Information Security Analyst
• Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)

Admission Requirements

• First-year applicants must meet the requirements for ASU first-year student admission and have a SAT Reasoning score of 1230 or higher, an ACT composite score of 25, or be in the top 8% of their high school class.
• Transfer applicants must meet the ASU transfer student admission requirements and have a 3.00 cumulative ASU GPA or transfer GPA.
• Students who do not meet the admission requirements may submit an admissions portfolio for review.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

About the W. P. Carey School of Business

• The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country, committed to delivering excellent quality and value.
• The school is AACSB-accredited and has a strong reputation for innovative research and positive student outcomes.
• Faculty members have deep backgrounds in data analytics and business, with accolades including National Academy of Sciences members, renowned journal publications, and speakers at national conferences.