Business Analytics Degree (STEM)
LEARN TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A BUSINESS ANALYTICS DEGREE
The Saint Mary's Business Analytics Degree prepares students to make data-driven decisions that address real-world problems in order to propel businesses forward and confront humanity’s urgent challenges. As a major in Business Analytics, you’ll strengthen your critical thinking skills while learning all about modern business strategies and working with cutting edge tools.
Support from expert professors will empower you to leverage our program’s connections to the Bay Area’s culture of collaboration and innovation as you take advantage of opportunities to gain hands-on Business Analytics experience working alongside industry leaders. With your Business Analytics Degree, you’ll have the know-how to compete in today’s job market and what it takes to succeed in a constantly-evolving marketplace.
STEM-Designated Degree
We are designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for up to three years after graduation via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and STEM extension.
EXPERT INSIGHT THAT INSPIRES INNOVATION
Business Analytics students at Saint Mary’s have access to unparalleled opportunities for working closely with knowledgeable faculty and game-changing business leaders in the Bay Area - home to some of the most influential brands in the world. Hands-on practice and guidance from industry mentors will leave you ready to anticipate, analyze, and answer how data informs decision-making for businesses.
Business Student for a Day
A Preview of Your Future
Curious about life as a Saint Mary's business student? Our program gives you a firsthand look at SEBA by:
- Attending real classes led by our esteemed faculty.
- Meeting current SEBA students for insights on academic and campus life.
- Enjoying lunch at Oliver Hall and connecting with other students.
- Touring the campus and exploring its resources.
- Experiencing the excitement of a Saint Mary’s athletic event.
Dive into the vibrant life of a Saint Mary’s business student!
AN IN-DEMAND MAJOR FOR A SUSTAINABLE CAREER
The world of business has been forever changed by organizations' reliance on data for understanding organizational operations and improving performance. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in data analytics are predicted to grow more than 20% by the end of the decade. A Business Analytics Degree from Saint Mary’s can put you in position to launch a long career in this data-dependent world.
Business Analytics Faculty
Learn more about the Saint Mary's Analytics Department and meet our Faculty.
Degree Curriculum
Major Requirements
Students who wish to double major in Business Analytics and another SEBA major or Computer Science major must fulfill the separate requirements of each major, and the equivalent of at least 18 Carnegie units must be unique to each major.
Statistics
Take one course in statistics:
Take one lab that covers Excel fundamentals:
Business Core Courses
Accounting
Take two courses in Accounting:
Economics
Take two courses in Economics:
- ECON 101 - Microeconomic Principles and Applications
- and EITHER:
- ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Principles and Applications (Transfer or AP)
- OR
- ECON 201 - Macroeconomic Principles and Applications
Business
Take six core courses in Business. Note that MKT 227 is not required for the Business Analytics major.
- BSAN 301 - Operations Management
- FIN 301 - Financial Management
- MKT 301 - Marketing
- ORB 231 - Managing & Leading Organizations
- ORB 290 - Business Law
- ORB 301 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Business Analytics
Take one course in programming (BSAN 205 preferred):
Take the following business analytics required courses:
- BSAN 325 - Project Management
- DATA 305 - Spreadsheet Modeling & Optimization
- DATA 310 - Data Visualization and Storytelling
- DATA 315 - Database Programming
- DATA 320 - Machine Learning
Capstone
Take the following capstone course
Electives
Take one of the following courses, which must be at least 3 units
- BSAN 355 - Blockchain and Digital Currency
- BSAN 495 - Internship
- BSAN 497 - Independent Study
- CS 222 - Programming II (Data Structures)
- CS 322 - Web Programming
- CS 360 - Tech Ethics
- DATA 405 - Design of Experiments
- DATA 485 - Special Topics in Data Science/Analytics
- FIN 309 - Financial Analytics
- KINES 321 - Data and Analytics in Sport
- MKT 314 - Online Content Creation
- BSAN 205 - Programming in Business
- BSAN 301 - Operations Management
- BSAN 325EL - Project Management EL
- BSAN 325 - Project Management
- BSAN 355 - Blockchain and Digital Currency
- BSAN 357 - Smart Contract, NFTs & Machine Learning
- BSAN 359 - Advanced Blockchain Design & Analytics
- BSAN 495 - Internship
- BSAN 497 - Independent Study
BUSINESS ANALYTICS DEGREE TESTIMONIAL
“Saint Mary’s did a great job providing the initial push and resources for many to get their career search going. I felt this was done well among the faculty in SEBA. There were instances within resume help and asking professors for advice that got the ball rolling. Personally, that was all I needed…. I took the foundational help Saint Mary’s provided and put the rest in my hands.”
ALEXANDER SAN '20
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