Bachelor of Science in
Business Analytics

Whether you are an entry- or mid-level manager looking to improve organizational outcomes, have dreams of becoming an analyst or improving your analytical skills, or simply want to enhance your own data literacy, the Business Analytics undergraduate degree at Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus is the perfect place to start.

This program consists of areas of study including:

• Sourcing Data
• Database and Data Manipulation
• Statistics and Computation
• Output and Visualization
• Storytelling

Unlike other business analytics degree programs that may have a data science or computer science focus, our Business Analytics degree has a substantial business focus with the goal of driving optimal business outcomes and strategy using hands-on activities, the latest in analytics and visualization software, and relevant thought-provoking case studies.

This is not just number crunching but solving real-world business problems.

In addition to the major areas of study, the concepts of data ethics and effective communication are woven throughout the business analytics program. Students can also receive SAS Academic Certification Badge by taking the four required BUAN courses.

The Business Analytics bachelor's degree program is well connected to industry and industry needs and has been reviewed by numerous well-known industry partners. Representatives from PWC, CohnReznick, The Boeing Company, SAS, IBM, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines Dark Cubed, and more have provided feedback on the content, flow, and job preparedness of this program.*

The final Capstone course will allow students to solve a real-world industry problem, and the Capstone can even be used as a skill showcase for future employment or promotion.

Businesses today compete on data, and managers must have enhanced data literacy – now, more than ever before. With an analytics degree, you can help meet this industry's needs by embracing evidence-based management and data-driven decision-making while solving complex business problems through business analytics.

*Feedback has been provided by members of the College of Business Dean’s Council, Embry-Riddle Worldwide Industry Advisory Board as well as alumni working in well-known aerospace, IT, and business corporations.  

A degree in Business Analytics can open doors to exciting career opportunities in Asia's rapidly growing aviation and aerospace industry. A surge in air travel demand, driven by economic growth, emerging markets and societal changes, creates more purchasing power. This translates to a continuous need for talent with skillsets that specialize in the analysis of data.

Some of the potential aviation analytics paths that could be pursued in Asia include data-driven revenue management, airline network planning and optimization, aircraft maintenance and safety analytics, and airport operations and management. Possible employers include airlines, airport operators, aviation consultancies, aviation technology companies and financial institutions.