Bachelor’s in Business Analytics Degree
Bachelor’s in Business Analytics Degree
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At GCU, the BS in Business Analytics degree program was created around set of important skills that may help graduates in the workplace.
Some of these skills include:
Business communication and critical thinking skills
Information literacy and data analysis
Business operations and environments
Legal, ethical and values-driven business
Business analytics
GCU is an institutionally accredited university, offering degree programs that meet high educational standards set by its accreditor. The Colangelo College of Business has several programs that are accredited by The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), including the bachelor’s in business analytics. To learn more about programmatic accreditation, visit our Colangelo College of Business accreditation page.
GCU offers both a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics. Both programs can prepare you for career options in business and analytics.
The coursework for the bachelor’s in business analytics focuses on foundational aspects of business practices, while including instruction in fundamentals of database structures, data visualization, project management, data mining and predictive and prescriptive models. This degree program emphasizes the process of making data-driven decisions within the context of business.
The BS in Applied Business Analytics program also focuses on fundamentals of database structures, data visualization, project management, data mining and predictive and prescriptive models. However, students are not required to complete foundational business courses, but rather are allowed to take electives in other areas, including information technology-related courses.
You can pursue your BS in Business Analytics on campus or online. When completing online bachelor’s in business analytics courses, you can benefit from the flexibility and convenience that online courses offer. You can also utilize online learning resources and support from your knowledgeable professors and your classmates.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
The Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from Grand Canyon University is designed for students who want to develop a strong foundation in business and learn how data informs business practices. As a business analytics student, you will be taught about all aspects of business, including:
In your program, you can learn to apply the analytical skills of data visualization and data mining to models, and then interpret what these models show to make business decisions.
If you are passionate about leading business through the use of data-driven analysis, a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics could be the right path for you. Fill out the form on this page to learn more.
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The on-campus or online bachelor’s in business analytics degree is offered by the Colangelo College of Business. This means that your degree was created to address the needs of contemporary businesses, teaching you responsible business practices that emphasize a high pursue and conscious capitalism.
Your business courses are also instilled with a Christian worldview, meaning that you not only have the opportunity to develop academically, but personally and spiritually as well, while learning material based on the guiding pillars of business: servant leadership, ethics and entrepreneurism.
This bachelor’s in business analytics degree combines coursework in business and analytics. Skills such as effective communication and critical thinking are also emphasized to help prepare you for business analytics careers. You may find yourself in positions where you not only interpret data, but share it across broad networks of stakeholders.
Specifically in this bachelor’s in business analytics program, you can use financial statements to analyze how effective an organization is. You will also be taught about supply and demand trends to measure market economies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to look at operations and management structures to solve business problems.
Some competencies that the business analytics program focuses on include:
Bachelor’s in business analytics program graduates will have been taught to follow industry-specific laws, regulations and ethical practices. Upon graduation, they can apply statistical analysis and modeling to data to promote effective business practices.
BS in Business Analytics grads may have the opportunity to fulfill several career opportunities. They may find work as:
