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Minor in Business Analytics

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Turn numbers into narratives

Business analytics combines methods from information science, math, and statistics to collect and interpret data. It’s a growing field that companies increasingly rely on to make strategic decisions. Training in business analytics gives you a competitive edge as a professional and leader.

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A great complement to any major

The business analytics minor at Gies Business has wide applicability to other areas of business. You’ll gain experience using tools and techniques for:

  • Predicting business outcomes
  • Locating where operational problems occur
  • Noticing patterns in market behavior
  • Modeling and testing solutions before implementing them

How to declare the business analytics minor

Be sure to consult with your academic advisor before declaring any minor. Visit the Business Analytics Gies Groups page for more detailed information about required coursework and declaring the business minor.

Eligibility requirements

Before you can declare the business analytics minor, you must satisfy the following requirements:

  • You must be enrolled in a degree program at Gies College of Business
  • You must have achieved sophomore status
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