About Business Analytics at CSUSB
At CSUSB, the business analytics concentration within the bachelor of arts in administration helps you turn information into insight. You’ll gain practical skills in IT, data mining and analytics, while also developing leadership, management and marketing expertise.
With a focus on real-world problem-solving, this program prepares you to apply data in ways that drive results and create impact across business, government and nonprofit organizations.
Careers in Business Analytics
Graduates who choose the business analytics concentration are prepared for high-demand, data-focused careers. With organizations increasingly relying on analytics to guide decisions, professionals in this field enjoy strong job growth and competitive salaries.
Common career paths include:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Data Consultant
Proficiency in analytics tools, data visualization, and critical thinking will set you apart as a strategic professional ready to lead in the data-driven economy.
Sample Courses
Introduction to Information Technology
This course introduces students to foundational information technology concepts and skills, including the integration of generative AI diverse applications across business operations.
Management of Information Technology
This course focuses on how best practice organizations use information technology to gain competitive advantage and accomplish their mission. The course exposes students to numerous examples of IT applications in finance, accounting, marketing, public administration, human resource, entrepreneurship, and supply chain operations.
Data Mining
This course introduces students to concepts, principles and techniques related to data mining and the knowledge discovery process. Students will learn methods to manipulate and explore data through learning the basic ideas of clustering, regression and classification.
Meet Professor Monty Van Wart, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
At CSUSB, your education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. As an administration student in business analytics, you’ll connect with employers through career fairs hosted by the university and the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration. You’ll also have access to internships, scholarships and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research — experiences that prepare you to lead, succeed and make an impact.
At CSUSB, your education is designed to connect you with real opportunities. As an administration student concentrating in business analytics, you’ll meet potential employers at career fairs hosted by the university and the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration. You can also gain hands-on experience through internships, apply for scholarships that support your goals, and collaborate with faculty on research projects — experiences that prepare you to thrive as a leader in a data-driven world.
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