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Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics
Power your future with data.
With expected growth of nearly 30% in the next decade, careers in fields that analyze data are among the fastest-growing in the country* and the world. That’s because data-driven businesses exist in every industry, requiring professionals who can collect, analyze and synthesize data into impactful solutions that will help organizations compete, grow and thrive. The Norwich University Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics (BSBAN) provides comprehensive training in leading-edge analytic tools and techniques that help students make effective and ethical business decisions.
The Norwich BSBAN is an applied degree that prepares students to solve complex, real-world business and managerial problems. Business analytics is a global field with local implications. That’s why the program emphasizes foundational concepts and methods, an interdisciplinary approach, and how to apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making to the social and cultural contexts that drive and influence business. Students will learn and advance skills in machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, data mining and database management and use the latest analytic software—including Python, SQL, R, Tableau and, of course, Excel—all while working with engaged faculty who make student success their business.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Degree
- Bachelor of Science
Concentrations
- Students select elective courses
Why Norwich?
Students in the Business Analytics program will learn how to:
- Perform data exploration techniques.
- Critically analyze and synthesize data.
- Use data and models to create viable solutions to complex, unstructured business problems.
- Interpret results, evaluate solutions, and identify appropriate courses of action fora given managerial situation.
- Develop critical thinking and ethical and social responsibility, necessary to understand the complex social, cultural and ethical contexts of business problems and the associated use of analytics tools and methods, and to instill a sense of ethical decision-making.
Quick Info
100%
Online
All classes taken online
30
Credits
Program Entry Requirement
24
Months
Typical time to program completion
6
March
Next Start Date
6
February
Application Deadline
Accreditation & Recognition
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
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Andrea Thunberg, M.S.
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Andrea Thunberg, M.S.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Business Analytics Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program coursework explores the mathematical skills and programming language needed to analyze and interpret data. The capstone course culminates the program and provides an opportunity for students to apply the skills they learned throughout the program. Students must complete 120-semester credits (including transfer credits) to earn their bachelor's degree.
Please view the course catalog for curriculum information.
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Tuition & Fees
Career Opportunities in Business Analytics
Business Analyst is a growing profession that requires mathematic, computer science, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to improve business processes and systems effectively. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there is a projected job growth of nearly 30% in the number of business and data analysis jobs by 2026. With Norwich University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program, students may learn the skills needed to meet the demand of the field.
Career Outcomes
Small and large industries across the globe have years of data that needs to be extracted, which has created many career and employer opportunities for business analysts. Upon completion of Norwich’s mathematical and research-based program, graduates can enter into a variety of positions that focuses on gathering insight from raw data.
Examples of Career Paths:
- Analyst Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Marketing Data Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Supply Chain Data Analyst
Types of Employers:
- U.S. Military
- Department of Defense
- Healthcare
- Finance and Banking
- Big Data Companies
- Technology Companies
Faculty & Staff
Academic Director
Marcus Ellis
Dr. Marcus Ellis has more than 15 years of executive and teaching experience in data science, data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, and more. Dr. Ellis has built and led data science, data analytics, data engineering, data operations, and pricing teams for such companies as Red Ventures, Lowe’s, Staples, and more, and has consulted for companies from a variety of industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, and retail.
Dr. Ellis brings these real-life experiences to the MSBA curriculum and incorporates practical, real-world cases in each course. His teaching philosophy is that students want to learn things in class today that they can apply at work the next day. In many cases the assignments are modified to allow students to explore data sets and problems that are relevant to their day-to-day, emphasizing practical application and meeting students where they are.
Dr. Ellis earned his bachelor’s degree from High Point University, a master’s in finance from Boston University, a master’s in data science from Northwestern University, and a doctorate in business administration and econometrics from Sacred Heart University.
Married with two kids, Dr. Ellis loves family time, working out, and spending as much time at the beach as possible.
Program Staff
Alumni
Meet some graduates from our online bachelor's programs.
From the very beginning of submitting my application to graduation day, the one-on-one interaction with the faculty and staff made me feel a part of the Norwich family.
I have always dreamed about graduating from Norwich University. Going to college was always on my bucket list and this was my motivation.
One of the key things to me for having a Norwich education is the name that comes with it; there’s pride and tradition that comes with having a Norwich University diploma. It’s finishing what I started here many years ago and I wanted something I can be proud to hang in my office.
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