Bachelor of Science in
Business Analytics
The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics teaches the use and analysis of data to solve real-world business problems and drive optimal outcomes.
About the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics
Organizations generate large amounts of data that can be used to solve problems, gain insights and manage risk when adequately analyzed. Embry‑Riddle’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics offers you a unique opportunity to apply data-driven decision making across all aspects of an organization to address complex business challenges. You will gain practical analytical skills, from data collection and analysis to advanced analytics, as well as learn to create dashboards and infographics.
This program is based on evidence-based management principles and aims to provide data-driven solutions to current organizational issues. The courses in the Business Analytics online program are practical and prepare you for various professional environments. You will learn how to acquire, manipulate and analyze data to produce meaningful results within an ethical framework. These results will include infographics, visualizations and executive reports suitable for a business audience.
Why You Should Study this Degree
Business analytics uses data and statistical methods to help organizations make informed decisions and enhance their performance. A career in business analytics may be for you if you enjoy:
- Analyzing sports statistics and performance
- Building spreadsheets for school projects
- Playing strategy-based video games
- Participating in math or coding clubs
Student Learning Outcomes
While pursuing your Business Analytics degree, you will have the opportunity to:
- Describe underlying business challenges and identify or create appropriate sources of data and information.
- Describe the foundations and techniques of big data analytics in business as part of evidence-based management.
- Synthesize data output into clear, actionable insights that inform business problems and create executable solutions.
- Apply data presentation and visualization concepts to effectively communicate results to a diverse audience.
- Identify different business opportunities, constraints and needs for data analytics, including ethical considerations.
Business Analytics Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Embry‑Riddle business analyst degree graduates often promote in the workforce with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, with industry leaders such as:
- The Boeing Company
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Microsoft
- USAA
Business Analytics graduates often secure roles as:
- Fraud Specialists
- Financial Analysts
Business Analytics Salary Information
Pursuing a business analyst degree from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University provides students with competitive salaries averaging $60,500 annually as of 2022.
DETAILS
About Business Analytics at the Asia Campus
Business Analytics is a promising field in Asia's rapidly growing aviation and aerospace industry. The increasing demand for air travel, fueled by economic growth, emerging markets and societal changes has resulted in greater purchasing power. This has led to a continuous need for individuals with specialized data-analysis skills.
In Asia, potential career paths in aviation analytics include data-driven revenue management, airline network planning and optimization, aircraft maintenance and safety analytics and airport operations and management. Employers in this field can include airlines, airport operators, aviation consultancies, aviation technology companies and financial institutions.
Business Analytics Information
- Credits: 121
- Online or In-Person: Fully online, EagleVision Virtual Classroom or in-classroom
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Students will:
- Describe underlying business challenges and determine/create appropriate sources of data/information.
- Describe the foundations and techniques of big data analytics in business as part of evidence-based management.
- Synthesize data output into clear, actionable insights that inform business problems and create executable solutions.
- Apply concepts in data presentation and visualization to effectively communicate results to a diverse audience.
- Identify different business opportunities, constraints, and needs for data analytics, including the ethical components involved.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| Communication Theory and Skills | ||
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Collaborative Writing & Presenting | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| HUMN 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 111 | Pre-calculus for Aviation | 3 |
| STAT 211 | Statistics with Aviation Applications | 3 |
| Computer Science | ||
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Common Business Core | ||
| ACCT 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MMIS 221 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FINE 332 | Corporate Finance I | 3 |
| MKTG 311 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUSW 390 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUSW 335 | International Business | 3 |
| LGMT 420 | Management of Production and Operations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Singapore Specific Core | ||
| RSCH 202 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education * | 3 |
| or LGMT 331 | Transportation Principles | |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
*COIN 496 is a mandatory 3 credit course module intended for all undergraduate students to take as part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics offered through the Singapore location. Under certain extenuating circumstances, COIN 496 may be substituted on a case-by-case basis for LGMT 331 Transportation Principles in discussion with the Academic Advising Team. COIN 496 is an industry attachment serving as a structured supervised internship through which a student is personally coached by expert faculty. COIN 496 intends to add value to the student experience and benefit student employability upon completion of the degree program.
| Business Analytics Core | ||
| BUSW 352 | Business Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| BUAN 301 | Evidence-Based Management: The Need for Data | 3 |
| BUAN 428 | Business Analytics and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| BUAN 302 | Communication and Ethics in Data Analysis | 3 |
| MMIS 385 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| MMIS 392 | Database Management | 3 |
| BUAN 304 | Advanced Statistics and Analytics Concepts | 3 |
| BUAN 405 | Applied Analytics I -- Descriptive Analytics | 3 |
| BUAN 406 | Applied Analytics II -- Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| BUAN 407 | Business Intelligence in Industry Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Electives
| Transfer Credit -or- COB Minor -or- COB non-duplicated undergraduate level courses | 18 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 121 | |
The following modules may be required based on placement examination results:
| ENGL 104 | Basic English | 1 |
| ENGL 106 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MATH 100 | Foundations in Mathematical Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 106 | Basic Algebra & Trigonometry | 3 |
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