Business Analytics
How can a food delivery service predict demand and minimize waste? Business analytics answers key business questions by transforming raw data into actionable insights.
What is a Business Analyst?
Combining business knowledge with technical skills, business analysts:
- Evaluate organizational processes
- Analyze raw data
- Identify trends and inefficiencies
- Improve operational efficiency
- Guide strategic decision-making
Why should I study Business Analytics?
Since all companies rely on data for smart decisions, studying business analytics gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
The co-major complements all of our primary majors, especially non-STEM majors like marketing or management. The Business Analytics co-major balances your education with research and analytical skills.
Duquesne’s Distinctive Education
As a student, you will learn theory and apply your knowledge to experiential projects. In the cornerstone and capstone courses, you will work as a consultant for our corporate partners. You will solve real-world business challenges to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
Program Information
Learn how to analyze raw data to make informed business decisions.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
8 Semesters
Required Credit Hours
Minimum of 120
Modality
In-Person
Hear From Our Alumni
Data analysis is a highly sought after skill right now, and Duquesne does it best. The professors offer real-world projects to help build the essential skills needed to succeed in the rapidly changing business world.”
Career Opportunities
Invest in Your Future
Analytics expertise is in demand across all business areas. Specialized analyst roles include:
- Market Research Analyst: Understand consumer trends and optimize marketing strategies.
- Financial Analyst: Guide investments and make informed decisions on spending, budgets, and funding.
- Operations Research Analyst: Improve efficiency and decision-making processes.
- Economic Analyst: Analyze economic data to project industry and consumers trends.
- Information Systems Analyst: Improve processes, protect company data, and prevent cyber attacks.
Business Analytics Co-majors Employment
Duquesne Business Analytics co-majors have found positions in a variety of major companies, including:
- Amazon
- BNY
- Federated Hermes
- Highmark Health
- KPMG
- PNC
- PwC
- Schneider Electric
- UPMC
Expected Job Growth
Curriculum
To complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. Business Analytics co-majors are required to take:
- Bridges Requirements: 19 credits of University-wide courses taken by all students*
- Business Core Required Courses: 51 credits plus 3 additional credits of required courses taken by business students
- Required Courses for Business Analytics Co-Major: 9 credits
- Electives: 9 credits (3 credits shared with primary major)
- Open Electives: Dependent on co-major
- Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA
Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.
- BUBA 285—Foundations of Business Analytics (3 credits)
- BUBA 286—Business Analytics for Decision Making (3 credits)
- BUBA 490W—Business Analytics Capstone (3 credits)
(3 credits each)
- ACCT 310—Accounting Information Systems
- ECON 481—Econometrics
- ECON 484W—Advanced Econometrics
- FINC 334—Investments
- ISYS 382—Data and Information Management
- ISYS 484—Business Intelligence
- MGMT 364W—Critical Managerial Decision Making
- MKTG 374—Marketing Research
- MKTG 442—Digital Sales and Marketing Tools
- MKTG 472—Digital Marketing
- SCMG 385—SCM Information Systems and Technology
- SCMG 480—Forecasting, Production, and Inventory Planning