Business Analytics

A STEM-designated degree program in the Jindal School of Management, the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program produces graduates who aim to solve problems and communicate solutions in various fields, including finance, information technology, logistics and marketing.

Business Analytics at UT Dallas

A Business Analytics degree has a 120-hour curriculum. All undergraduate degrees require a core of 42 hours. The core Business Analytics curriculum will cover several areas, including data management, descriptive analytics, data visualization, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, big data and machine learning. These areas feature the analytics skills most valued in the industry. The bachelor's degree in Business Analytics requires 36 hours of technical classes focusing on data, analytics, and programming tools while also targeting business knowledge.

In addition to the core courses, students can choose from five specialized tracks of study: Marketing Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Finance and Risk Analytics, Information Technology and Data Science.

The curriculum includes an internship requirement, community engagement, and applied learning through a senior capstone project. Students gain real-world skills throughout their experience at the Jindal School.

General Certificate of SecondaryEducation

Transcripts for each year of study completed and/or the finalexamination results and Final diploma/examinationcertificate

Business Analytics graduates are in high demand throughout all sectors of business. Jobs upon graduation include but are not limited to Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Analytics Consultant, Operations Analyst, and Marketing Analyst.

The higher-than-average job growth rate for analytics positions is expected to continue for years to come. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the broader occupational category of operations research analysts (data and business analysts included) is projected to grow 20% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.