Overview
Today, business professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs need to be able to leverage the power of data collected听by organizations across the world.听听
The Business Analytics concentration听bridges听the gap between business听leaders and technical leaders.听This concentration combines听the best features of management majors听and听technical programs like data science programs.听Students听with strong technical skills听will learn the business acumen required to succeed in the market, and听those with strong managerial skills will听get to learn the 'need-to-know' hard skills from data science.听
As a Business Analytics student, you will be trained in a diverse set of methods in analytics and tools to conduct analyses as applied in a variety of managerial disciplines.听The Business Analytics concentration听will provide you听with essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate in the world of data. This听concentration offers courses with a strong practical and applied orientation from a variety of managerial disciplines.听Starting in Winter 2021, you can take听advantage of听MGSC 483: Experiential Learning鈥痠n Analytics听and apply your skills in social enterprises and consulting jobs.听听
Careers
Business Analytics graduates can听find work in all sectors of the market including healthcare, finance, operations, government, science, and technology.听 The market is demanding analytics skills听for a vast range of jobs, including:听
- Financial Analyst
- Business听or Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Marketing Manager
- Chief Technology Officer;
Courses
As a Business Analytics student, you can take courses like:
Faculty
The Faculty鈥檚 innovative programs and historic reputation for excellence continue to attract the most听prominent professors听from around the globe.听
Possible minors
Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.
Minors that complement this program:
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Desautels Faculty of Management.
Check the full admission requirements for听information about听deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of听your application.听