The Business Analytics concentration is designed to provide advanced skills and techniques that can be applied to discipline-specific and more general business problems. This concentration will leverage the importance of data analytics and enhance it with the business and advanced analytical skills that today's organizations demand for decision making.
Total required credits: 12
Students must choose a minimum of one course from Groups A, B and C; to reach 12 credits they may take additional courses from A, B, or C, or select from requirement D. The 12 credits do not have to be completed in any particular order.
GROUP A (DATA ANALYTICS FOUNDATION)
minimum one course (1.5 or 3 credits)
QTM6300 or QTM7571
Notes: QTM9515 introduces the concepts of visualization, modeling, coding and the data analytics process, and is recommended for students with limited background in business analytics. QTM7571 offers a deeper dive into models and coding. Students with some background in data analytics, modeling and coding can take QTM7571 directly.
GROUP B (DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION)
minimum one course (1.5 or 3 credits)
Notes: OIM9530 introduces he concept of data management in organizations and is recommended for students with limited background in IT, programming, and data management. OIM6300 offers a deeper dive into programming and data management. OIM7 501 is an introduction to databases, and has a small overlap with OIM 6300, which delves deeper into database management and programming.
GROUP C (APPLICATION)
minimum one course (3 credits)
ECN7520 or ECN6300/ECN6310
MKT6300 or MKT7506
GROUP D (DEPTH)
remaining course(s) (to reach 12 credits total)
MKT6300 or MKT7506
QTM6300 or QTM7571
Requires the approval of a Business Analytics Concentration coordinator: MFE7500
If not chosen as part of Requirement A, B, or C: ECN7520, MKT7506, OIM6301, QTM7571, QTM9515
ECN7500 can be applied towards the Business Analytics Concentration if students enrolled in this course Summer 2020 or later (i.e., fall 2020, spring 2021).
Total Credits: 12
Suggested electives that could complement a Business Analytics Concentration
In addition to the courses listed above, we recommend that business analytics concentrators supplement their coursework with relevant courses from other disciplines. These classes will not count toward the concentration but will provide valuable perspective and/or complementary skills. Some great choices include the following:
Additional Information
For more information on concentration requirements and/or eligibility please contact: Professor Dessi Pachamanova.
*Historical Courses: courses offered Summer 2021 or earlier that are approved by the division to count toward concentrations.