Business Analytics B.B.A. Degree
Business Analytics is the study of data through statistical and operations analysis, the formation of predictive models, application of optimization techniques and the communication of these results to customers, business partners and decision makers. Business analytics ranges from collecting, organizing and manipulating the data to efficiently communicating information and results. Therefore, it is supported by three major components: descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.
Major Requirements
Students majoring in Business Analytics must complete the University Core and the Davis College of Business Core Curriculum requirements.
In addition they must take the following courses:
| DSIM 307 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| DSIM 405 | Advncd Stats and Econometrics | 3 |
| DSIM 410 | Business Database Analysis | 3 |
| DSIM 415 | Management Science | 3 |
| DSIM 420 | | 3 |
| XXX xxx | One (1) 3-credit hour business elective course chosen from ACCT/FIN 305, DSIM/MKG 435, DSIM 480, or DSIM 490 | 3 |
Minor Requirements
A minor in Business Analytics requires that the student take DSIM 203RI: Applied Business and Economics Analysis, and nine (9) credit hours of additional DSIM courses listed below:
| DSIM 203RI | Applied Bus & Econ Analysis | 3 |
| DSIM 307 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Choose two (2) three-credit hour courses from the DSIM courses below:
| DSIM 410 | Business Database Analysis | 3 |
| DSIM 415 | Management Science | 3 |
| DSIM 420 | | 3 |
| | | |
| DSIM 435 | | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MKG 435 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 12