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Business Analytics

Business Analytics

Business Analytics Major

Business analytics is the science of using historical data to develop mathematical models that help organizations make decisions for their future. Business analytics enables data-driven decision-making by modeling outcomes using predictive analytics.

In the major, students will learn how to diagnose problems and envision solutions from an evidence-based perspective. They will develop the capability to build statistical models, measure the data, interpret the results, and then synthesize the findings in order to improve organizational performance. The holistic education will teach students both the statistical and managerial sides of business analytics. The field of business analytics draws from disciplines including statistics, operations research, computer science, information systems and others.

Data analysis and interpretation are some of the skills that employers most often require today. Business Analytics is used in a wide variety of industries including retail, hospitality, banking and securities, media and entertainment, transportation, education, healthcare, and government.

** The Business Analytics major is currently being implemented. Students graduating December 2025 or later may declare the major as of Fall 2023.

  • Earn a minimum of 120 Academic Credits
    • Complete three BSBA core courses in business analytics as well as the six required business analytics major courses
  • Fulfill All:
    • Arts and Sciences Foundation Requirements
    • BSBA Core Curriculum Requirements
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.25 (C+) in all courses applied toward a Business Analytics major.
  • A “C-” or better must be earned in each course applied toward a Business Analytics major

Pitt Business Core Courses

Each of these courses must be completed with a C or better in order to proceed with the business analytics major.

  • BUSBIS 0100 – Programming Essentials for Business Analytics
  • BUSQOM 0101 – Business Analytics 1
  • BUSQOM 0101 – Business Analytics 2

Required Major Courses

  • BUSBIS 1605 – Database Management
  • BUSQOM 1090 – Applied Optimization and Simulation
  • BUSBIS 0105 – Data Visualization and Storytelling
  • BUSQOM 1085 – Applied Business Analytics Project
  • BUSQOM 1760 – Data Mining

Elective Major Courses

The three-credit elective requirement will be fulfilled by selecting one course from a faculty approved list (TBD). Approved courses will offer significant content relevant to business analytics. Electives may be drawn from existing offerings within the College of Business Administration or from Pitt departments outside of Pitt Business, if enrollment capacities allow.

Skills Needed

  • Quantitative
  • Communication
  • Problem Solver
  • Critical Thinker
  • Visualizer
  • Both detail-oriented and big picture thinker

Types of Jobs

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analytics Consultant
  • Marketing Analyst

Types of Industries

  • Medium to Large Corporations
  • Government
  • Start-up Organizations
  • Retail
  • Consulting Firms

  • Economics
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Additional Minors Available

“I am so thankful that I am able to explore all the different areas of business that Pitt has to offer. I will never forget all the resources and opportunities granted to me during my time here.”

Sophia Yialamas

Undecided, Class of 2024

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College of Business Administration

University of Pittsburgh

College of Business Administration

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