About this field of study · CIP 52.1301
A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.
- Institution tuition
- $17,337 in-state / $54,939 out-of-state annual rate at this institution, not program-specific
- Field
- Business Analytics
- Median earnings (1 yr)
- $69,142
- Median earnings (5 yr)
- $96,733 based on 197 graduates
- National, this field
- $63,247 – $121,005 national benchmark for the field
- Median debt
- $11,001
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Degrees awarded
- 35 (reporting year)
- Institution website
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Common careers
Chief Sustainability Officers
Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.
Extensive preparation needed
General and Operations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Considerable preparation needed
Management Analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Considerable preparation needed
Operations Research Analysts
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Extensive preparation needed
Clinical Data Managers
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Considerable preparation needed
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Extensive preparation needed
Occupations linked to this field of study by the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk; descriptions from O*NET.