Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics

The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics teaches the use and analysis of data to solve real-world business problems and drive optimal outcomes. Organizations generate large amounts of data that can be used to solve problems, gain insights and manage risk when adequately analyzed. Embry‑Riddle’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics offers you a unique opportunity to apply data-driven decision making across all aspects of an organization to address complex business challenges. You will gain practical analytical skills, from data collection and analysis to advanced analytics, as well as learn to create dashboards and infographics. This program is based on evidence-based management principles and aims to provide data-driven solutions to current organizational issues. The courses in the Business Analytics online program are practical and prepare you for various professional environments. You will learn how to acquire, manipulate and analyze data to produce meaningful results within an ethical framework. These results will include infographics, visualizations and executive reports suitable for a business audience. Business analytics uses data and statistical methods to help organizations make informed decisions and enhance their performance. A career in business analytics may be for you if you enjoy: Analyzing sports statistics and performance; Building spreadsheets for school projects; Playing strategy-based video games; Participating in math or coding clubs. Student Learning Outcomes: While pursuing your Business Analytics degree, you will have the opportunity to: Describe underlying business challenges and identify or create appropriate sources of data and information. Describe the foundations and techniques of big data analytics in business as part of evidence-based management. Synthesize data output into clear, actionable insights that inform business problems and create executable solutions. Apply data presentation and visualization concepts to effectively communicate results to a diverse audience. Identify different business opportunities, constraints and needs for data analytics, including ethical considerations.

All undergraduate applicants must have earned a U.S. high school/secondary school diploma or its international equivalent with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants from outside Singapore should visit the International Students page for minimum entry criteria by country. Applicants from Singapore can use the following international equivalents for guidance:

• Two "A" level passes (minimum Grade D) and five "O" level passes (minimum Grade C); or
• Polytechnic diploma in any discipline with a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0; or
• IB Diploma with a cumulative of 30 points across six subjects.

Undergraduate applicants who already possess a bachelor's degree or have completed post-secondary school coursework from an accredited degree-granting institution must also have a 3.0 CGPA or higher. High school/secondary school graduates are eligible for admission at the beginning of each academic term. High school/secondary school students may apply at the end of their junior (second to last) year.

Minimum age of 16 years old.