You are here:
Business Analytics BS & MBA
Welcome to our Program in Business Analytics! As part of the Department of Accounting, Economics & Finance in the Zapara School of Business, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the essential skills for a successful career in the field. Students will explore a variety of subjects, including Computer Science, Data Visualization for Business Intelligence, Statistics and Forecasting, Hypothesis Testing in Business, and Machine Learning for Business Analysis. Our courses provide a solid foundation in business analytics. Join us and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in the exciting world of data-driven decision-making.
Program Details
Business Analytics
Bachelor of Science
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
Description
At La Sierra University, our Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program is meticulously designed to captivate students with a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum. As a part of the esteemed Zapara School of Business, we aim to equip you with essential skills that will pave the way for a successful career in this field. Our courses place a robust emphasis on data-driven decision making, laying a strong foundation in business analytics. Throughout our program, you will embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery, unlocking the fascinating world of data-driven insights. We invite you to join La Sierra University and take the first step towards a rewarding future in the captivating realm of business analytics.
Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration
Quick Facts
Level
Graduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description
An MBA in Business Analytics is a specialized graduate program designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to harness data-driven insights for strategic decision-making in business environments. This program combines core business principles with cutting-edge analytical tools and techniques, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to use data to optimize business performance, identify opportunities, and solve complex problems.
Career Outlook
10% Job Market Growth
$95,290 Median Salary
Very Diverse
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The median annual wage for management analysts was $95,290 in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $55,590, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $167,650.
In May 2022, the median annual wages for management analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
- Professional, scientific, and technical services: $101,900
- Management of companies and enterprises: $96,810
- Finance and insurance: $93,650
- Government: $85,280
Management analysts working for consulting firms are usually paid a base salary in addition to a year-end bonus. Self-employed analysts are paid directly by their clients, typically by either the hour or the project.
Related Programs
The School of Business offers students an engaging experience in accounting. All of our accounting professors hold master's degrees or above, are Certified Public Accountants (CPA), and have extensive professional experience in the field. Our 80-unit…
The Zapara School of Business offers students an engaging experience in the study of finance. All of our finance professors hold doctorate-level degrees and engage in both research and professional work in the field. Students who graduate from La…
Political economy prepares students for the advanced study of economics. It is also a useful preparation for careers in, or the advanced study of areas including law, political science, public policy, and urban and regional planning. Economists study…
Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Analysts, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm (visited October 30, 2023).
