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Business Analytics (B.S.)

Department of Finance
The Business Analytics degree prepares students for careers as business analysts in a variety of environments that use a data-driven approach to decision making.
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Business Analytics Introduction

Are you curious? Analytical? Comfortable with technology? Do you like business and always look for data to help you make important decisions? If so, the business analytics degree is for you.

To help you succeed in a variety of settings, the business analytics degree starts with a solid foundation in the three basic pillars of business (finance, operations, and marketing) and adds depth in statistics and high-usage technologies such as SQL, Python, R, and a variety of data visualization tools. Graduates of this program will be prepared to provide actionable insights from relevant data, leading to improved business performance.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Business Analytics, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
Data Science Programming
April 07, 2026 01:30 PM
DS 250
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SQL for Analysts
April 07, 2026 01:29 PM
BA 300
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Financial Management
November 03, 2025 11:01 AM
FIN 301
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Business Analytics
November 03, 2025 11:04 AM
BA 315
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Intermediate Statistics
April 07, 2026 01:30 PM
MATH 325
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Data Wrangling and Visualization
April 07, 2026 01:27 PM
DS 350
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Machine Learning
April 07, 2026 01:28 PM
CSE 450
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Big Data Programming and Analytics
April 07, 2026 01:31 PM
DS 460
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4-Year Plan
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Business Analytics have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates enter the workforce with a strong average starting salary of $65,000, with high-end earners reaching upwards of $105,000 in specialized roles. This degree offers exceptional financial growth potential across all industries, particularly when paired with high-demand fields like finance or supply chain management.

Common Career Paths

Launch your career in vital analyst roles such as Financial, Logistics, or Marketing Analyst, where you will transform raw data into strategic business intelligence. Your career trajectory is designed for rapid advancement into senior analyst and management positions, especially when complemented by a minor in Business Analytics or a related technical field.

Preparation for Grad School

This program provides a premier foundation for students pursuing an MBA, Law degree, or advanced Master’s programs in finance and supply chain strategy. You will graduate with the analytical depth and strategic mindset required to excel in elite graduate programs and move into high-level executive leadership.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Business Analytics
You will master the integration of artificial intelligence with advanced analytical tools, ensuring you graduate at the forefront of technological innovation. By learning to lead with AI rather than simply reacting to it, you will enter the workforce with the confidence and gospel-centered integrity to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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