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Athens OH 45701-2979
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Business Analytics
Undergraduate Minor

Business Analytics Minor

Business analytics refers to the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the systematic exploration and investigation of business data using statistical tools to support decision making and to gain insight into business performance. By completing the Business Analytics minor through OHIO's College of Business, you'll develop these skills and competencies that are valuable in many careers.

There is a growing demand for analytics professionals in the workplace. The need for talented analytics professionals is outpacing the rate at which students are earning degrees in higher education.

 

Admissions Requirements

There are no requirements for admission beyond University admission requirements. To add the Business Analytics minor:

  1. Visit your college's student service office
  2. Ask for an "Application for Update of Academic Programs" form; it may also be referred to as the "declaration of major/minor form"
  3. You may need the program code for the business analytics minor: OR6158
  4. You may need your advisor's ID and name. (Find your advisor through the My OHIO Success Network.)
  5. Return the completed form to your student service office.

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Courses & Curriculum

The minor provides students with hands-on experience of statistical tools used in the business environment using data supplied by industry partners. 

The minor is earned after completing 15 hours of course work. Many students complete this coursework within four semesters.

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Career Opportunities

OHIO's Business Analytics minor provides a comprehensive experience that is meaningful to many career opportunities.

Scripps College of Communication students in the strategic communication major may like the added value and perspective this minor brings to their digital and social media curriculum and experiences.

Growing Demand

As stated above, the demand for talented analytics professionals is outpacing the rate at which students are earning degrees in higher education.

Chart showing the growing demand for higher education degrees. United States shows around -22,000, Brazil shows -5,000, United Kingdom shows -4,000, India Singapore and Japan show around -1,000, and China shows around 2,500

Time-to-Fill by Industry

DSA Framework CategoryTop Industries
(by Demand Volume)		Average Time to Fill (Days)Average Annual Salary
Data-Driven Decision MakersProfessional Services50$96,845
Finance & Insurance37$98,131
Manufacturing43$93,641
Functional AnalystsFinance & Insurance35$71,937
Professional Services48$69,135
Manufacturing39$72,571
Data Systems DevelopersProfessional Services51$82,447
Finance & Insurance35$87,039
Manufacturing43$81,138
Data AnalystsProfessional Services47$74,917
Finance & Insurance31$83,209
Manufacturing41$72,742
Data Scientists & Advanced AnalystsProfessional Services51$97,457
Finance & Insurance43$106,610
Manufacturing45$92,543
Analytics ManagersFinance & Insurance38$113,754
Professional Services53$107,185
Manufacturing40$106,926

  • Questions?

    If you have questions about the Business Analytics minor, please send an email to Gaurav Bansal, Chair of Analytics & Information Systems, at bansal@ohio.edu. 

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