Business Analytics Major and Learning Outcomes

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Business Analytics Major Mission Statement

The mission of the Business Analytics Major is to provide a high-value business educational experience within the Salesian tradition. The major is characterized by a strong faculty-student community; a compassionate and collegial working environment; the advancement of knowledge through high-quality teaching and academic programs, effective communication, and relevant experiential learning; and student engagement with the business world.

Business Analytics Major Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in business analytics will be able to:

apply descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze business datasets in spreadsheets and databases for effective decision-making;
prepare and transform complex datasets for analysis and develop informative, relevant visualizations that communicate business insights to stakeholders;
understand and implement appropriate statistical methods and algorithmic calculations for predictive analytics to forecast business trends and outcomes;
explain the fundamental principles of AI technology and demonstrate its responsible and ethical application in various business contexts;
demonstrate proficiency in executing data analytics processes and procedures using Python programming to solve real-world business problems.