Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Analytics
Dubuque, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 33,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annual full-time rate
Introduction
Bridge the gap between raw data, statistics and business practices while providing a higher level of understanding, visual representation, and deep data insights. Business Analytics is an interdisciplinary major with applications in all areas of business. Students embarking on this path will develop solid skills in data mining and methods of discovery, all while exploring the role of ethics and the social value associated with big data collection and usage.
Loras College is a leader in analytics, offering this program under the Francis J. Noonan School of Business, generating a culture of data science and offer students a glimpse into the diverse opportunities available beyond graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes – Business Analytics
- Apply statistical concepts to data analysis and modeling
- Apply business analytics techniques using programming languages and software
- Import, clean, and transform data in different platforms
- Create and apply visualization for a better understanding of data
- Utilize the outcomes of analytics for better business decision making
- Effectively communicate the findings of the analysis in written and oral form
- Create predictive models using machine learning algorithms
- Apply ethical reasoning to business analytics issues
Career Opportunities
“What can you do with a Business Analytics degree?”
As a Business Analytics major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers:
- Social Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Health Care and Medical Research
- Financial Modeling and Prediction
- Accounting and Audit
- Insurance and Actuarial Analytics
- Business Process Management and Operations
- Government and Environmental Studies
- Sustainability
- Sports Analytics
English Language Requirements
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