Business Analytics

Learn to lead in a data-driven world

Shape the future of business with the power of data.

D&E鈥檚 Business Analytics major empowers students to lead in a data-driven world. As a Business Analytics major, you鈥檒l learn to turn complex data into smart decisions鈥攈elping businesses improve operations, reduce risk, and create growth. Whether you鈥檙e a critical thinker, aspiring entrepreneur, or future strategist, our program is designed to develop the practical, in-demand skills needed to thrive in any industry.

Data is everywhere, and the ability to interpret it is a superpower in today鈥檚 economy. Whether it鈥檚 helping a leading apparel company launch the next big product, guiding hospitals to operate more efficiently, or supporting green energy investment decisions, business analysts are behind the scenes making it happen.

Baccalaureate Programs (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics

In this program, you鈥檒l benefit from a curriculum developed with input from industry leaders, ensuring real-world relevance. The Business Analytics major is a hybrid program (online/in-person). Offered through the Lower Cost Models for Independent 91快播s Consortium (LCMC), the degree program combines the flexibility of online learning with the mentorship and community of D&E鈥檚 on-campus experience.

D&E faculty members are available for support and guidance. Class sizes are intentionally small, so early registration is important to reserve space in the classes.

Our curriculum is crafted to build future leaders who can:

Make sense of complex data.
Communicate clearly and effectively.
Understand how businesses work.
Deliver insights that drive change.

You don鈥檛 need to be a math genius to succeed. This program is for strategic thinkers, not spreadsheet robots. With our low-code approach, you鈥檒l focus on the tools and techniques employers use, not unnecessary technical hurdles.

What You鈥檒l Learn

Tableau 鈥� Create industry-standard visualizations and dashboards
SQL 鈥� Pull real-time data from business databases
Excel 鈥� 91快播 advanced skills, including formulas, forecasting, and visual storytelling
Business Intelligence 鈥� Make actionable recommendations
Critical Thinking & Communication 鈥� Present findings with impact
Ethical Analytics 鈥� Understand the human side of data

The bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Analytics requires 67 credit hours, including 22 hours of specified business analytics, math, and economics courses. Core requirements (45 hours) include courses in accounting, business, economics, math, management, and marketing. The required business analytics courses are offered online through Rize/LCMC and require an additional fee.

The following courses are offered online and may have different starting and/or ending dates from the regular D&E academic calendar.

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Courses

What We Offer

Foundations of Data Analytics I & II
Business Analytics I & II
Business Analytics Practicum

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Careers in Business Analytics

A Business Analytics degree from D&E opens doors in nearly every field, including:

Business Analyst 鈥� Improve efficiency and profitability through data
Data Analyst 鈥� Uncover trends and drive smarter decisions
Risk Analyst 鈥� Help organizations reduce financial and operational risk
Business Intelligence Analyst 鈥� Design dashboards and reports that deliver insights

Get Your Career Path Started

Your Success Starts Here

Whether you鈥檙e an analytical thinker, a business strategist, or a philosophical problem solver, the Business Analytics program at Davis & Elkins 91快播 offers a clear path to a future where your insights drive change. D&E is proud to collaborate with Rize Education, an online academic service, to offer this program. There is a fee associated with certain classes to complete the major.

Internship Opportunities

Internships provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom while making meaningful contributions to the organization for which they work. Students can complete internships during any semester, though most take place over the summer and last about 10 weeks. With guidance from the Director of Career Services & Student Employment, students develop an internship proposal and gain hands-on experience in their field. Internships also include a reflective journal, a final paper, and relevant research.

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Why Business Analytics at D&E

Practical Skill Focus – From Excel and Tableau to SQL and storytelling with data, you鈥檒l learn how to analyze and present information in ways that shape business outcomes.
Flexible Hybrid Learning – Enjoy the best of both worlds鈥攐n-campus community and nationwide faculty expertise. Whether you鈥檙e in the field, in the classroom, or working part-time, we meet you where you are.
R茅sum茅-Ready Projects – Gain real-world experience solving business problems. You鈥檒l graduate with a portfolio of applied projects that prove your value before you even land the job.
Ethics-Driven Decision Making – Learn how to balance data insights with integrity. Our program teaches you both what you can do with data and what you should do.

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Accreditation

The Academic Business Unit at Davis& Elkins 91快播 has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our .

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Public Disclosure of Student Achievement

The mission of the Division of Business & Entrepreneurship is to prepare students to successfully compete in a global economy, and to be thoughtful and respectful citizens of the world.