Business Analytics

Bachelor of Science in  Business Analytics

Business analytics is the practice of evaluating data to extract insights that help organizations make better business decisions and solve problems. It is widely recognized as a strategic necessity in today’s competitive business environment and is a growing career field. The program prepares students for such jobs as data analysts, business consultants and market research analysts.

Why Business Analytics is in Demand

• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects double-digit employment growth for management analysts and market research analysts from 2016 to 2026, with employment growth projections for operations research analysts reaching as high as 27 percent between 2016 and 2026.
• Forbes says “The growth rate in marketing-related analytics hires is eye-popping – up 67% over the past year, and 136% over the past three years.”
• Business analytics is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, with job opportunities available in virtually every type of industry. 
• According to a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, the U.S. could face a shortage of 140,000 to 90,000 people with “deep analytical skills” by 2018 as well as 1.5 million shortage in managers and analysts who know how to use big data effectively.
• Explore the Business Analytics Roadmap
• View the curriculum for Business Analytics.
• Learn more about the Business Analytics program.

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You can apply today for free through The Common Application. Please review The Common Application's System Requirements before getting started.

On-line application

Application fee - $50

Official transcripts (with certified English translation) showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades

Official results of the TOEFL (minimum 80 ibt) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 overall band) and official results of the SAT I or ACT (optional). The University of Scranton Codes SAT and TOEFL: 2929 ACT: 3736 (NOTE: you must submit at least one of these tests.)

Letter of recommendation from an instructor

Certified confirmation of financial resources

Personal statement: Submit in the online application, email to admissions@scranton.edu.

Certification Of Finances Information - Undergraduate Students

For students pursuing undergraduate studies at The University of Scranton, your assured support for the first twelve (12) months of study should be at least US$68,139.00.

This total cost estimate consists of:

• tuition and fees $48,462.00 ($46,684 flat rate plus $400 in fees)
• room and board (dormitory class B, 14 meal plan) $14,952.00
• books and supplies $2,625.00
• personal expenses $2,100.00 - TOTAL $68,139.00

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