Business Analytics and Managerial Economics

Business Insights

About the Major

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Businesses are increasingly looking for new hires with the strong foundations in data analytics, economics, and business administration that this major provides. Our electives allow you to design your own specific program of study that matches your career goals. You will also be ready to apply to our graduate-level Business Analytics program.

Required Internships

To start your career, you need hands-on experience in addition to classroom knowledge. That’s where an internship comes in. Work with one of our local corporate partners or a non-profit. Many students secure permanent positions after their internships are over.

Barney School Faculty

Our Barney School faculty support and facilitate more than academic terminology and concepts. You will learn through case studies, completing classroom projects with our business partners and internships. Our faculty bring academic materials to life.

Career Activation

Along with your academics, you will develop the necessary skills to succeed through career planning and exploration activities. Our undergraduate degree programs offer important career-prep courses, like resume preparation, interview techniques, job-search techniques, business etiquette, and professionalism.

Career Outlook

With a major in Business Analytics and Managerial Economics, you’ll be in demand. This growing field needs people who love to problem solve and examine data. Work as a data scientist, a business analyst, a consultant, and more. Our graduates go on to work at some of the country’s top companies, including Aetna, Cigna, The Hartford, and Travelers—all just ten minutes from campus!

Degree Requirements

You will complete seven courses in this area of study, including an internship. See the course catalog for the additional requirements to earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

All students start with the following core classes that build a foundation in analytics, data, economics, and more.

Predictive and Business Analytics
Business Data Mining
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
Managerial Economics
Introduction to Business Analytics
Business Forecasting
Internship in Economics

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The following courses are unique to this program.

Introduction to Business Analytics I
Introduction to Business Analytics II
World of Business
Exploring and Planning Career Options
Data Visualization
Database Management

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See Yourself Here.

Lilly Montenegro ’25

Turn Insight into Impact

Lilly started a full-time role at Cigna in January. She says that UHart has prepared her for career development through opportunities to meet notable alumni, attend networking events, and make important connections.

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About the Minor

Supplement your business skills with a minor in Business Analytics. Be ready when employers are looking for someone who understands data and can use it to make sound business decisions.

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Admissions

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