Business analytics is the set of tools and techniques that makes it possible to translate data into insight and information for efficient decision making. Business analytics
majors are in high demand in well-paying jobs.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics major focuses on applying machine learning to business problems and opportunities. It provides a hands-on introduction to
state-of-the-art technologies and techniques, allowing the analysis of large and complex datasets to obtain business insights.
Admissions requirements: Students transferring into the major from the Business Administration or Accounting majors need a 2.7 GPA. Students transferring into the
major from other programs need a 3.0 GPA.
120 semester hours of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.70 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.70 major GPA. Students in the degree
must also earn a grade of B- or better in INFO 240 – Statistical Methods in Business (or equivalent course taken at MSU or other institutions).
Program Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 3-9 | |
| Major Requirements | 66 | |
| Free Electives | 21-15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Business Administration Courses | ||
| Business Fundamentals | ||
| BCOM 280 | Strategic Business Communications | 3 |
| INFO 290 | Technology in Business | 3 |
| ACCT 204 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| Integrated Core | ||
| FINC 300 | Integrated Core: Finance | 3 |
| INFO 300 | Integrated Core: Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 300 | Integrated Core: Management | 3 |
| MKTG 300 | Integrated Core: Marketing | 3 |
| Collateral Courses | ||
| ECON 101 | Applied Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Applied Microeconomics | 3 |
| INFO 173 | Spreadsheet Modeling for Business Decisions | 3 |
| INFO 240 | Statistical Methods in Business | 3 |
| Business Analytics Major Requirements | ||
| Business Analytics Core | ||
| INFO 210 | Database Systems | 3 |
| INFO 257 | Programming for Business | 3 |
| INFO 265 | Foundations of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| INFO 266 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| INFO 302 | Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: Ethical and Legal Issues | 3 |
| INFO 366 | Managing Big Data and Cloud Computing | 3 |
| INFO 367 | Introduction to Data Mining | 3 |
| INFO 395 | Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Strategy | 3 |
| INFO 401 | Text Mining | 3 |
| INFO 495 | Business Analytics Capstone Practicum | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Complete three credits from the list below. | 3 | |
| Career Learning | ||
| BUGN 310 | Campus to Career Transition Course I: Prepare for Your Career | 0 |
| BUGN 320 | Campus to Career Transition Course II: On the Job Success | 0 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 360 | MIS Co-Op | 3 |
| INFO 390 | Digital Transformation | 3 |
| INFO 391 | Blockchain Technology | 3 |
| INFO 414 | Information Security System Management | 3 |
| INFO 416 | Business Process Analysis and Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| INFO 470 | Electronic Commerce: Creating Business Value Using Information Technology | 3 |
| INFO 491 | Independent Study in Information Systems | 3 |
| INFO 492 | Special Topics in Information Systems | 1-3 |
| FINC 361 | Financial Technology | 3 |
| HSET 354 | Analytics for Sports and Entertainment Industries | 3 |
| MKTG 322 | Customer Relationship Management Practicum | 3 |
| MGMT 436 | Strategic Project Management | 3 |
| ECON 390 | Applied Econometrics | 3 |
General Education Requirements
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| Complete a 1 credit New Student Seminar course. | 1 | |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 3 | |
| 3. Communication | 3 | |
| D. Fine and Performing Arts | ||
| Complete a 3 credit Fine and Performing Arts course. | 3 | |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | ||
| Spreadsheet Modeling for Business Decisions (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| H. Mathematics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Business (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| I. Natural Science Laboratory | ||
| Complete a 4 credit Natural Science Laboratory course. | 4 | |
| J. Physical Education | ||
| Complete a 1 credit Physical Education course. | 1 | |
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| 2. Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
| 3. Social Science Perspectives | ||
| Applied Macroeconomics (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| L. Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Applied Microeconomics (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| World Languages | ||
| Based on language placement exam, complete one or two sequential courses in the same language. Requirement is automatically fulfilled by language major courses. | 3-6 | |
| World Cultures | ||
| Requirement may be fulfilled by course selected in General Education - Social Science: Global Cultural Perspectives. Requirement may also be fulfilled by major coursework. See list of courses. | 0-3 | |
| Total Credits | 3-9 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar | 1 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (I) Natural Science Laboratory | 4 |
| CMST 101 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 | INFO 240 | 3 |
| INFO 173 | 3 | ECON 101 | 3 |
| MATH 100 (if needed, or Free Elective) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCT 204 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (K2) Social Science – Global Cultural Perspectives | 3 | World Language I | 3 |
| BCOM 280 | 3 | INFO 210 | 3 |
| INFO 265 | 3 | INFO 302 | 3 |
| INFO 290 | 3 | INFO 257 | 3 |
| BUGN 310 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FINC 300 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (D) Fine and Performing Arts | 3 |
| MGMT 300 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
| MKTG 300 | 3 | World Language II | 3 |
| INFO 300 | 3 | INFO 366 | 3 |
| INFO 266 | 3 | INFO 367 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| World Cultures | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education | 1 |
| INFO 395 | 3 | INFO 495 | 3 |
| INFO 401 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| BUGN 320 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||