Minor in Business Analytics

APU’s economics minor teaches students to think critically and analytically, preparing them to address complex problems in a wide variety of settings.

21 units

The business analytics minor is for students interested in developing expertise in data science and data analytics with a specialization in the field of business. Students learn to analyze large quantities of data and discover value-oriented insights, becoming data-driven decision-makers in their organizations. Information is applied to a wide range of data-rich business domains such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resource management, and supply chain management.

Benefits of Adding a Minor

A minor can help students complement their bachelor’s degree and stand out to future employers, expanding their employment opportunities as they study an additional area of interest. Complementary minors provide students the opportunity to demonstrate added expertise in their field and specialize in an area that may provide an edge in their job search, and also add knowledge that can be used throughout an individual’s career. 

 
Business Analytics Core
BUSI 111Business Statistics 13
BUSI 246Business Programming3
BUSI 314Big Data Analytics for Business3
BUSI 414Application of Business Analytics3
Select three of the following:9
ACCT 120
Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 121
Principles of Accounting II
ACCT 320
Intermediate Accounting I F
ECON 200
Survey of Economics 2
ECON 350
Intermediate Macroeconomics F
ECON 351
Intermediate Microeconomics S
FIN 300
Business Finance for Managers
FIN 352
Financial Markets and Institutions F
FIN 330
Financial Analysis F
FIN 432
Investment Analysis S
MKTG 260
Principles of Marketing 3
MKTG 262
Consumer Behavior: An Applied Approach 4
MKTG 363
Marketing Research F
Total Units21
1

Meets the General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement.

2

Meets the General Education Social Sciences requirement.

3

Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.

4

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

F Offered in Fall only
S Offered in Spring only
F/S Offered in both Fall and Spring terms
EF Offered in Fall in even years
ES Offered in Spring in even years
OF Offered in Fall in odd years
OS Offered in Spring in odd years

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
  1. Describe business issues which require business analytics’ skills and methods.
    2.
  2. Transform large quantities of real-life data from a wide range of domains to resolve issues.
    3.
  3. Apply appropriate analytical methods (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics) to find solutions to business problems.
    4.
  4. Explain the results of analytical activities clearly and concisely using oral, written, or electronic media.
    5.
  5. Describe the ethical and legal issues involved with collecting, storing, and using big data from a Christian perspective.