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Barney School of Business

Business Analytics and Managerial Economics

At a Glance

The Business Analytics and Managerial Economics major gives you valuable skills in quantitative methods and economic analysis. Prepare to work at some of the biggest companies in the country.

Online
Full Time
Rolling Admission

Degrees Offered

Total Credits

Bachelor of Science

120

Minor

12

About the Major

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Businesses are increasingly looking for new hires with the strong foundations in data analytics, economics, and business administration that this major provides. Our electives allow you to design your own specific program of study that matches your career goals. You will also be ready to apply to our graduate-level Business Analytics program.

Degree Requirements

You will complete seven courses in this area of study, including an internship. See the course catalog for the additional requirements to earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Core Classes

  • Predictive and Business Analytics
  • Business Data Mining
  • Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
  • Managerial Economics
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Business Forecasting
  • Internship in Economics

Featured Classes

  • Introduction to Business Analytics I
  • Introduction to Business Analytics II
  • World of Business
  • Exploring and Planning Career Options
  • Data Visualization
  • Database Management

Career Outlook

With a major in Business Analytics and Managerial Economics, you’ll be in demand. This growing field needs people who love to problem solve and examine data. Work as a data scientist, a business analyst, a consultant, and more. Our graduates go on to work at some of the country’s top companies, including Aetna, Cigna, The Hartford, and Travelers—all just ten minutes from campus!

DARIO CAVADA ’23, M’24, DOUBLE MAJOR IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Experiential Learning Enhances Student's Overall Education

Dario Cavada participated in an actuarial science contest where he worked in a team to determine an investment policy for Travelers, helped to provide CVS Health with business solutions to health disparities problems in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as serve as assistant CEO for WLEgroup.

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About the Minor

Supplement your business skills with a minor in Business Analytics. Be ready when employers are looking for someone who understands data and can use it to make sound business decisions.

Admissions

Applications for admission are considered on a "rolling basis." We look forward to welcoming you to Barney!

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