Bachelor of Science in
Business Analytics

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.