Business Analytics is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Business Analytics Minor
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Business Analytics
Career Areas
- Experiment design
- Data analysis
- Predictive analytics
- Marketing strategy development
- Fraud detection
- Operations research/Management
- Database administration
- Program/Project management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioral analytics
Employers
- Software and technology
- Telecommunications
- Financial services and banking
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consumer products
- Sports
- Supply chain
- Transportation
- Consulting
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Government/Public sector
- Nonprofit organizations
Sample Occupations
Operations Management
Career Areas
- Operations research analysis (Business strategy, Facilities layout, Inventory control, Personnel scheduling)
- Production management (Line supervision, Manufacturing management, Production planning, Quality assurance)
- Materials management (Purchasing/Buying, Traffic management, Inventory management)
Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
Sample Occupations
Banking and Finance
Career Areas
- Corporate and consumer credit analysis
- Commercial lending
- Trust management
- Mortgage loans
- Operations
- Financial analysis
Employers
- Commercial banks
- Credit unions
- Savings and loan associations
- Savings banks
- Mortgage banks
- Brokerage firms
- Regulatory agencies
Sample Occupations
Insurance
Career Areas
- Actuary science
- Risk management/Assessment
- Loss management/Control
- Asset management
Employers
- Insurance firms
- Insurance agents and brokers
- Consulting firms
- Government agencies
Sample Occupations
Management
Career Areas
- Entry-level/Management-trainee
- Employee supervision
- Operations supervision
- Project management
- Team management
- Information management
- Middle management
- Top management
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Hotels and other facilities
- Service providers
- Healthcare organizations
- Manufacturers
- Software and technology companies
- Educational institutions
- Local, state, and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
Sample Occupations
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Student Organizations
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Business analytics is a rapidly expanding career field due to the growth of “big data.” The job outlook for data scientists is very strong because businesses have more access to data than ever before and that data requires analysis for decision making.
- An undergraduate degree can be used in a variety of business settings if combined with relevant experience and skills.
- Develop a solid background in information technology, software, and tools related to data mining, statistical analysis, and business process optimization.
- Earn relevant industry certifications to increase marketability.
- Good communication skills are critical in order to communicate statistical information clearly to people who do not have technical backgrounds.
- Writing and presentation skills are also frequently used.
- Get involved with campus organizations to build leadership and teamwork skills.
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