Introducing the newest concentration at Poole College of Management: Business Analytics. In this dynamic field, students explore cutting-edge techniques to harness data for business success. From traditional statistics to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods, you will learn to collect, analyze and present data effectively to inform business decisions and be career-ready from day one.
About Our Program
Poole College’s Business Analytics Concentration will offer a one-of-a-kind curriculum designed to equip students with the skills needed for success in today’s data-driven business landscape.
With courses in foundational statistics and advanced AI methodologies, this program will prepare students to excel in collecting, analyzing and visualizing data. Students will also learn how to effectively communicate their findings to a variety of business stakeholders.
What Will I Learn?
Business Analytics graduates will understand how to:
Utilize a diverse range of tools and techniques, from traditional statistical methods to cutting-edge AI approaches
Collect and clean data from a wide variety of modern data sources
Present detailed data analysis in a clear and concise way to business stakeholders
Gain comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of Business Analytics
Apply data management, data governance and business intelligence processes
Understand applications in marketing, economics, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship and supply chain/operations
Why Business Analytics at NC State?
Poole College of Management stands out for its business analytics education and research excellence, consistently earning top rankings from U.S. News & World Report within the top 20 nationwide.
Developed by industry experts for maximum industry impact, our curriculum equips students with the skills, background and knowledge required to add value in the workforce from day one. Building upon this foundation of excellence, we’ve launched the Business Analytics Initiative, propelling the college even further as a hub for data analysis in business through education, research and thought leadership.
Our innovative curriculum integrates AI and machine learning across several courses. Through real-world projects and hands-on case studies, students learn to leverage AI, machine learning and related techniques to extract and communicate insights, make data-driven decisions and ultimately drive business outcomes.
Shawn Mankad
Business Analytics Concentration Lead Assistant Professor in Business Analytics
Curriculum Overview and Degree Requirements
Starting their coursework as management students (for first-year students) or in a major (for transfer students), students in the Poole College of Management have ample time to explore their passions, interests and opportunities in the field of business analytics.
Poole College’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Business Analytics, requires students to complete 120 credits toward the degree, comprising general education, business administration and business analytics courses.
The Business Administration major provides a broad education in key business areas, with core courses in accounting, entrepreneurship, operations and supply chain management, human resources management, finance and marketing — along with a capstone business strategy course.
The business analytics concentration (requires 15 credits) rounds it out with specialized knowledge specific to the business analytics discipline.
For full degree requirements, visit the NC State Catalog. To view individual courses, descriptions and schedules, use the Course Search.
Career Opportunities in Business Analytics
Choosing the business analytics concentration will help you tap into the surging demand for career-ready graduates in corporate environments. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for management/business analysts stood at $104,660 as of May 2022. Projections indicate a remarkable 11% increase in demand for management analysts from 2021 to 2031 — significantly outpacing the average growth rate for all occupations.
The BLS underscores the intense competition for management analyst roles owing to the field’s lucrative earning potential. In our Business Analytics Honors program, graduates command a salary approximately 20% higher than their counterparts.
Careers include:
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Business Consultant
Market Research Analyst
Operations Analyst
Customer Relationship Manager
Supply Chain Analyst
Financial Analyst
… and more!
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