Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Data Analytics Online

Become a top applicant with sharp quantitative reasoning skills when you understand how data is interpreted across different facets of business.

Apply By 1/1/25
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online business programs is open. Get started today!

Apply By 1/1/25
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online business programs is open. Get started today!

Program Overview

Forge ahead with the BSBA – Data Analytics

Tuition

$479

Per Credit Hour

Duration

Up to 90

Program Transfer Credits

Credit Hours

120

Credit Hours

Learn how to use statistical analysis to make astute business decisions when you earn your BS in Business Administration with a Specialization in Data Analytics online from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Coursework includes deep study of predictive analytics, data modeling, microeconomics and financial accounting while also strengthening your interpersonal skills in public speaking and group management. You also will gain proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL).

Our 7-week courses are 100% online and taught by expert faculty who want to network with you. This affordable program is tailored to working professionals with busy schedules who need flexibility to maintain a work/life balance while studying. Become part of our supportive, student-centered community as you pursue your business career.

In this online program, you will learn to:

  • Understand programming concepts used in developing business applications that require the following elements: input, output, arithmetic expressions, loops and arrays
  • Use mathematical reasoning to solve real-life problems in areas of management science, coding, social choice, decision-making, size and shape, and modeling.
  • Understand descriptive statistics concepts including probability, inferential statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing of means and proportions, simple and multiple regression, and analysis of variance and contingency table analysis
  • Understand database structure concepts with emphasis on retrieval of data from databases using SQL for analytics
  • Apply information system principles to business and analyze how computer-based information systems support operational, tactical and planning decisions
  • Understand programming concepts used in developing business applications that require the following elements: input, output, arithmetic expressions, loops and arrays
  • Use mathematical reasoning to solve real-life problems in areas of management science, coding, social choice, decision-making, size and shape, and modeling.
  • Understand descriptive statistics concepts including probability, inferential statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing of means and proportions, simple and multiple regression, and analysis of variance and contingency table analysis
  • Understand database structure concepts with emphasis on retrieval of data from databases using SQL for analytics
  • Apply information system principles to business and analyze how computer-based information systems support operational, tactical and planning decisions

Career opportunities:

  • Operation Research Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Operation Research Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Data Analyst
AACSB Accredited Program

The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.

Tuition

Fit the affordable data analytics BSBA tuition into your budget

Tuition for the BSBA with a Specialization in Data Analytics online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition per credit hour

$479*

Per Credit Hour

If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].

*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.

Calendar

Get familiar with these BSBA – Data Analytics dates and deadlines

The BSBA with a Specialization in Data Analytics program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.

Upcoming Start Dates

Tuition per credit hour

1/1/25

Next Application Deadline

Tuition per credit hour

1/18/25

Start Classes

TermStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument & Financial Aid DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall II10/19/2410/2/2410/9/2410/15/2410/17/2412/13/24
Spring I1/18/251/1/251/8/251/14/251/16/253/7/25
Spring II3/22/253/5/253/12/253/18/253/20/255/9/25
Summer I5/12/254/23/254/30/255/6/255/8/256/23/25
Summer II6/28/256/11/256/18/256/24/256/26/258/9/25

Admissions

The details of our streamlined admissions process

Admission to the BSBA – Data Analytics online program is based on a variety of factors including previous work in other undergraduate programs.

Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for direct entry into the School of Business provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in course work at the accredited school(s) previously attended.

The successful completion of College Algebra is strongly recommended.

Pathways for students with less than 30 credit hours
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours must meet different transfer admission criteria. Please see additional policy requirements and contact the School of Business at [email protected].

Progression
Once students have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, MATH 120, ACS 101, ECON 111, ECON 112 and CMIS 108 with at least a grade of C or higher in each course and have an SIUE GPA 2.25 or higher, they will be classified as a Business Administration (BSBA) major with a specialization.

Retention
Students who fail to maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative SIUE GPA will be placed on School of Business probation. Students will be notified when they are not meeting the cumulative GPA retention standard and will be informed of the timeframe allowed to improve their GPA. Students who do not meet retention requirements for two consecutive terms will be removed from the School of Business.

All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:

Office of Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].

Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.

Courses

Learn more about the data analytics BSBA coursework

The BSBA – Data Analytics online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including 45 credit hours of business administration major courses. Additionally, students may also have to complete other general education and/or elective course requirements to achieve graduation requirements.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Information system principles applied to Business. Analysis of how computer-based information systems support operational, tactical, and planning decisions. Prereqs: ACCT 200 Minimum Grade of C AND CMIS 108 Minimum Grade of C
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to financial decisions, tools, and models. Valuation, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Operating decisions and other long and short-term applications. Prereqs: ACCT 200 Minimum Grade of C AND MS 251 Minimum Grade of C
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
School of Business orientation; development of professional skills; introduction to and practice of business knowledge, interpersonal skills and integration of knowledge and skills.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Transition to professional business environment including job search, graduate school, and networking. Reinforcement, reflection, and integration of business knowledge and interpersonal skills.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focus is on developing basic business communication skills in written communication and formal presentations and introducing students to the basic functions of businesses and managers.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is strongly geared toward skill development and acquiring task and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a group to accomplish stated goals.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Capstone course using top management perspective to develop comprehensive, integrative analysis of organizations and environments as basis for development, implementation, evaluation, control of overall strategy. Not for Graduate credit.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Marketing in economic systems and society. External influences on marketing objectives, and outcomes. Marketing as functional area within organizations. Emphasis on product, pricing, distribution, and promotion decisions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of manufacturing and service operations management. Covers process and product design; quality management; planning/control of materials and capacity; and project management.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Measurement and determination of national economic activity including production, income, employment, and prices. Role of government policy in U.S. macroeconomy. IAI Course S3 901.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles and characteristics of the market economy including: supply, demand, and market equilibrium; household demand, firm cost and supply; market structure, government regulation and deregulation; and factor markets. IAI Course S3 902.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Cartesian coordinates; graphing; lines; parabolas; functions; inverses; roots of polynomials; rational functions and inequalities; linear systems; matrices; and determinants. Prereqs: ALEKS PPL - Math Plcmnt 46
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Mathematical tools required for business analysis; business applications of functions, graphing, solving systems of equations, matrix algebra, counting rules, differentiation, and integration. Prereqs: (MATH 120 Minimum Grade of C OR MATH 120E Minimum Grade of C OR MATH 120I Minimum Grade of C OR MATH 125 Minimum Grade of C) AND ECON 112 Minimum Grade of C
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 4
Descriptive statistics; probability; inferential statistics; estimation and hypothesis testing of means and proportions; simple and multiple regression; and analysis of variance and contingency table analysis. IAI Course BUS 901. Prereqs: (MS 250 Minimum Grade of C OR MATH 150 Minimum Grade of C) AND ECON 111 Minimum Grade of C AND ECON 112 Minimum Grade of C
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a broad background of normative and descriptive theories of ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility to enhance decision making. Prereqs: Complete all Foundations Requirements: Foundation Writing 1, Foundation Writing 2, Foundation Speech Communication, Foundation Reasoning and Argumentation, and Foundation Quantitative Reasoning courses, and MGMT 330 and 331 which may be taken concurrently.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces programming concepts used in developing business applications that require the following elements: Input, Output, Arithmetic Expressions, Loops, and Arrays.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to database structure concepts with emphasis on retrieval of data from databases using SQL for analytics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to concepts and methods related to data visualization, including hands-on experience with data visualization software to develop skills in data cleansing, analysis, and visualization.

One elective taken from the following: ECON 315, MGMT 377, MKTG 377

Two electives taken from the following: ACCT 441, CMIS 352

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Demonstrates the application of popular empirical methods for analyzing data using real-world micro and macro data from different business areas: accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills needed to conduct research and analyze data to inform managerial decision-making. Prereqs: MS 251 AND ACCT 200 AND MGMT 330
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Concepts necessary for understanding/performing applied marketing/business research. Research process: problem identification, design, sampling, data sources, and collection. Experimental designs, measurement, and statistical analysis. Prereqs: MKTG 300 AND MS 251
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A user approach to accounting data analytics. Internal controls. Creating, importing, safeguarding, exporting and analyzing data. Data analysis for decision making using various software platforms.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Intro to big data concepts as well as big data sources, characteristics, analysis techniques, and supporting technologies. No prior programming experience required.

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