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Business Analytics Emphasis

Use data to solve business problems and guide decisions. Develop skills in analytics, information systems, and business intelligence while connecting technical tools with a broad business foundation.

Why study Business Analytics at Findlay?

Use data to inform business decisions through Findlay’s Business Administration emphasis in Business Analytics. The bachelor’s pathway brings together business foundations and applied analytics.

  • Build business context. Study economics, marketing, management, and finance alongside your analytics emphasis.
  • Work with data tools. Explore mathematics, information systems, SQL, and business intelligence technology while analyzing real business problems.
  • Consider your next step. The program links to Findlay’s Master of Business Administration for students interested in continuing their education.

Business analytics skills can support roles in data analysis, strategy, and decision support across industries. Responsibilities vary by employer and role.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Business Analytics by the Numbers

120+

Required credits

Listed for the Business Analytics Emphasis program.

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics must complete the following curriculum.

The core curriculum consists of required courses grounded in economics, marketing, management, and finance. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog. 

The emphasis curriculum consists of required courses grounded in data analytics, information systems, mathematics, SQL, and BI technology. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.   

Hands-On Experience

Students represented the university in the National Collegiate Analytics Competition, tackling real-world business scenarios alongside teams from across the country. The competition strengthens analytical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. 

Careers

A degree in Business Analytics opens the door to a variety of high-demand careers focused on data analysis, strategy, and decision-making across industries. 

  • Business Analyst  
  • Data Analyst or Data Architect  
  • Market Research Analyst  
  • Financial Analyst  
  • Quantitative Analyst  
  • Operations Research Analyst  

Graduates are well-prepared to work in corporate, consulting, financial, and technology sectors, where they can leverage data to solve problems, improve performance, and support strategic initiatives. 

For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Data Scientists.

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Clubs and Activities

There are many opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved, including:

The Oiler 10 student-run, faculty-mentored marketing and consulting agency, in which students gain authentic hands-on experience by providing support and solutions to real businesses and organizations. The group also has opportunities to travel and learn from agencies and businesses around the country.   

Delta Mu Delta is the exclusive business honor society recognized by the ACBSP that encourages academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership. 

The University of Findlay College of Business and Humanities Dana Chair/Scholar Program provides business students the opportunity to connect higher education with the real world of business. Dana Scholars are chosen each semester by the College of Business and Humanities faculty and are recognizes as outstanding students for their academic and leadership skills. Dana Scholars network with and learn from an area business professional who serves as the Dana Chair for the academic year.

The University of Findlay Organization for the Empowerment of Business Oriented Women seeks to empower business-oriented females by promoting networking, education, and opportunities between any interested students and outstanding industry professionals. 

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