Business Data Analytics, BS
Learn to transform raw numbers into actionable insights. In this program, you'll acquire the skills to make data-driven decisions that contribute to business success.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
In the Bachelor of Science program in business data analytics, you gain the requisite knowledge, skills and experience to create and manage big data initiatives and associated business processes to facilitate large-scale business data analytics in organizations.
You learn organizational and technical competencies to implement data gathering, cleansing, integration and modeling tasks, as well as data asset analysis for business applications. The program covers data warehousing, dimensional modeling, big data analytics methods, and visualization tools and techniques, and it introduces topics such as data mining and predictive analytics.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| WPC 148 First-Year Introduction to Career Development |
| WPC 248 Sophomore Career Narrative Design |
| WPC 348 Junior Networking Foundations |
| WPC 448 Senior Career Transition Management |
| FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance |
| LES 305 Business Law and Ethics for Managers |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
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Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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First-year admission requirements: 1230 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). First-year applicants should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey business Bachelor of Arts programs or any other degree program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a business BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank and must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Students are required to have met ASU transfer student admission requirements, have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (and 3.00 ASU GPA, if applicable), and have met one of the following: an SAT Reasoning score of 1160 (prior to March 2016), or an SAT Reasoning score of 1230 (after March 2016), or an ACT score of 25, or graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Transfer students who do not meet the above requirements may still qualify for direct admission by meeting all of the following: ASU general transfer student admission requirements, a transfer GPA of 3.00 (and ASU GPA, if applicable), and a 3.40 cumulative GPA in the following courses or equivalents. Students must have completed at least six of the eight courses. Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the school's BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major, or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students not interested in the degree or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance selecting another degree program.
Students should review W. P. Carey School of Business minimum requirements to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
As globalization continues to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to business data analytics students. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide. International experiences can help students understand new perspectives in the use of data on an international scale. Business data analytics students in particular benefit from thinking about participating in a Global Education program early in their program. Students can leverage global opportunities and learning, which are great assets as students prepare for internships; students also can share these unique experiences with recruiters.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in business data analytics.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 34.6% | $120,230 | Learn more |
| Computer Network Administrator | -4.1% | $99,130 | Learn more |
| Computer Network Analyst | 7.7% | $134,050 | Learn more |
| Computer Programmer | -7.3% | $100,390 | Learn more |
| Computer Scientist | 21.8% | $140,300 | Learn more |
| Data Management Specialist | 9.4% | $139,500 | Learn more |
| Database Administrator (DBA) | -0.1% | $104,620 | Learn more |
| Information Security Analyst | 21.0% | $129,180 | Learn more |
| Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) | 15.8% | $175,140 | Learn more |
| Intelligence Officer | 0.2% | $93,790 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
The demand for employees with business analytics skills is strong; the Occupational Information Network projects 34% growth in business intelligence analyst positions through 2034. The career table below shows additional details and lists other career opportunities that leverage a business analytics skill set.
Graduates can become data analysts, data architects, data visualization developers, data change agents and data operators. Many graduates serve as data architects, change agents and analytics tool suite operators for business and government.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Department of Information Systems
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BA 601
wpcareyis@asu.edu
480-965-3252
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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