OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Business Analytics Minor |
Minor code OR6158
College of Business
Copeland Hall 514
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2060
https://www.ohio.edu/business/
Andy Fodor, contact person/Leona Hughes Professor of Finance
fodora@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Business analytics refers to the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the methodical exploration and investigation of business data using predictive and prescriptive statistical tools to support decision making and to gain insight of business performance. The OHIO College of Business offers and undergraduate minor that develops students’ skills and competencies in business analytics and provides them with hands-on experience of statistical tools used in the business environment using data provided by industry partners.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
There is a growing demand for professionals with data analytics skills in all areas. Additionally, this demand for talented analytics professionals is outpacing the rate at which students are earning degrees in higher education.
Requirements
Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- QBA 1720 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Descriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 2720 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
Electives
Complete three courses from the following:
- MIS 2800 - Business Intelligence and Information Management Credit Hours: 3
- MIS 4580 - Advanced Business Intelligence Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 3720 - Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 4720 - Prescriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3