B.S.B.A. in Business Analytics
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 37,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Rider practices rolling admissions
** additional fees may apply
Introduction
Tailor your studies to your career goals through special tracks in accounting, applied statistics, finance, global supply chain, health care management, marketing, programming, or sports analytics.
Harness the power of big data with a degree in business analytics — and prepare to launch an exciting career in this fast-growing, high-demand field. Students majoring in business analytics at Rider will learn how to formulate business problems, apply analytics techniques and convey actionable insights that deliver real business value. You can customize your program of study based on your desired career path and industry interests.
Due to technological advancements and exponential growth in data, businesses are increasingly relying on the use of analytics and artificial intelligence to create new opportunities, address business challenges and outperform their peers. Companies such as OpenAI (Microsoft), Tesla, Google (Alphabet), Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify rise above their competition through continual innovations fueled by artificial intelligence and driven by actionable business insights uncovered from analyzing their data. With the increasing demand for professionals who are capable of sifting through zettabytes of data to uncover insights and find business value, there is a shortage of talent in the analytics space.
Start strong to make it big
Fill a critical need for tech-savvy professionals who can analyze data from cell phones, tablets, online orders, data searches and GPS. Get a headstart on your career with an internship opportunity.
Recent internship and co-op placements include:
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Johnson & Johnson
- NJM Insurance Group
- International Sculpture Center
- JPMorgan Chase
Program Outcome
A business analytics graduate will demonstrate the ability to:
- formulate a business problem by developing a hypothesis;
- apply various descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics techniques;
- implement all steps in the business analytics (BA) process (e.g., CRISP-DM);
- convey the results of analytics through visualization, oral, and written communication;
- apply information technology knowledge and domain-specific business knowledge to solve a business analytics problem (e.g. Marketing);
- apply ethical, socially responsible, and global perspectives in business analytics projects and/or processes.
Curriculum
The structure of the program consists of six required courses and two elective courses. The six required courses provide core data analytics skills that are ubiquitously applicable to all analytics professionals. The two electives provide various track options that allow students to customize their program of study based on their choice of career path and interest in a specific industry or a business functional area.
Another key feature of the program is its emphasis on experiential learning through course projects embedded in multiple required courses plus a practicum/capstone course that gives students the opportunity to apply their analytical skills to solve a real business problem and to communicate their findings to real-world clients.
4-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
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1 CIS 185 and CBA 110 may be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 1.
2Students may be required to take MSD 104 based on placement. MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit Free Elective.
3 Students must take four liberal arts electives; 3 credits must be in Natural Science, 3 credits must be in Social Science, 3 credits must be in Humanities, and 3 credits can be any course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
4 Students are required to complete 6 credits of International Business Electives which can be fulfilled as major courses or free electives.
3-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
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1 Students must take four liberal arts electives; 3 credits must be in Natural Science, 3 credits must be in Social Science, 3 credits must be in Humanities, and 3 credits can be any course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
2 Students are required to take six credits of International Business Electives.
3 Select from LDP 200, LDP 220, LDP 398, MGT 355, or MGT 363.
Notes:
- The above plan assumes no AP or other credits transferred into Rider University.
- Business Honors students may have a different course sequence.
- Students may be required to take MSD 104 Intro to Quantitative Methods based on placement. MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit Free Elective.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Rider, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and our aid packages are no exception. In fact, 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid. Let us work closely with you and your family to find scholarships and aid that are right for you.
| 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid | $21.8 Average student assistance package | $71.2 million Total institutional funds awarded by Rider for the 21–22 school year |
Career Opportunities
Business analytics has become a corporate necessity across all industries. As a business analytics student, you will fill a critical need for professionals who can look creatively at data and translate it into valuable insights.
Industry areas needing business analytics include:
- Consumer products
- Marketing
- Insurance
- Healthcare
- Technology services
- Fraud identification and protection
- Criminal justice
- Sports
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