Business Analytics Major

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This program is designed to equip students with the technical and analytical skills necessary for data-driven decision-making in business environments. The major provides a strong foundation in both business concepts and data analytics, enabling students to use computer systems and advanced analytical techniques to solve real-world business problems. Graduates will be well-prepared for various career opportunities, including roles such as business analysts, consultants, data scientists, financial analysts, marketing analysts, project manager, sports analysts, and more.

Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security…

Total Credits Required 120 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

Recommended General Education Courses

Courses listed below are recommended but not required:

COM 100 - Public Address [EFFC] 4 Credits
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication [INTT] 4 Credits
EC 202 - Macroeconomic Principles [SCII] 4 Credits
FIN 224 - Personal Financial Management [INTT] 4 Credits
IS 116 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals [PERS] 4 Credits
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits

Business Core* 32 Credits

ACT 230 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 4 Credits
ACT 240 - Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
FIN 351 - Financial Management I 4 Credits
MGT 240 - Organizational Behavior and Management 4 Credits
MGT 221 - Legal Environment of Business 4 Credits
MGT 325 - Operations Management 4 Credits
MGT 344 - Managerial Communication 4 Credits
MKT 230 - Introduction to Marketing 4 Credits

Business Analytics Core 32 Credits

CIS 100 - Computer Concepts in Modern Society 4 Credits
CS 202 - Python 4 Credits
CIS 222 - Quantitative Business Problem Solving 4 Credits
CIS 250 - Systems Analysis and Design 4 Credits
CIS 410 - CIS Analytics for Decision Support 4 Credits
CIS 422 - Data Mining 4 Credits
CIS 464 - Database Management Systems 4 Credits

Elective Course 4 Credits

Choose one course from the following:

CIS 226 - Introduction to Networks and Security 4 Credits
CIS 351 - User Interface Design 4 Credits
CIS 491 - Internship in Computer Information Systems 1-8 Credits

Other Required Courses 8-12 Credits

DATA 109 - Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
EC 201 - Microeconomic Principles 4 Credits
MA 111 - College Algebra [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
MA 113 - Finite Mathematics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
MA 115 - Precalculus [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
MA 161 - Calculus I [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
Proctored math placement score of MA 115 or above**

Notes:

*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

**Students who meet this requirement through the proctored math placement test can work with their adviser to attain a credit waiver for the missing 4 credits.