Immerse Yourself in Data
If you love the idea of business administration and using big data analytics to solve business problems, a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Business Intelligence and Analytics Management from DeVry University could be the right fit for you. Enroll at DeVry and consider taking on the Business Intelligence and Analytics Management Specialization if you want to uncover business trends with big data – the kind of information used to help organizations grow.
Get to Know Our Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Business Intelligence and Analytics Management
Data generated from sources like smartphones and e-commerce create opportunities for those who understand how to use advanced tools and tech to process and manage information. A Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialization gives you an opportunity to get in the data analytics management game. You can learn about analytical tools and how to apply them, and the curriculum will immerse you in the essential aspects of the field, including applications, databases and data modeling, as well as related topics such as accounting, electronic business management and e-commerce. You’ll be taught by faculty who can give you real-world knowledge about Business Intelligence and Analytics Management topics such as supply chain support, database concepts, managerial and business applications for data analytics and more.
The Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialization can be earned as a part of the following bachelor's degrees in business:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Business with Business Intelligence and Analytics Management Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialization covers the following:
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Analysis and Execution
Understand how to interpret business needs to choose applications and define operational requirements. -
Technical Skills
Explore ways to use software packages to analyze financial data, see trends, create portfolios and make forecasts. -
Information Technology Administration & Management
Understand business and management principles involved in IT infrastructure, information security, cyber-security, strategic planning, and resource allocation. -
Critical Thinking
Learn how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Judgment and Decision Making
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.
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Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
Accreditation Matters
Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialization program may consider the following careers:
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Business Analyst
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Business Analysis Manager
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Business Intelligence Administrator
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Business Intelligence Analyst
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Business Intelligence Developer
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Business Intelligence Manager
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Financial Analyst
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Marketing Analyst
Option 1: Business Administration
Program-Specific Courses
Business Intelligence and Analytics Management
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BIAM400 | Applied Business Analytics |
| BIAM410 | Database Concepts in Business Intelligence |
| BIAM420 | Introduction to Internet Analytics |
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| GSCM206 | Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain |
| GSCM209 | Supply Chain Management Decision Support Tools and Applications |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core1
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Finance and Management
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives
Two of:
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
One of:
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL1122 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| LAWS3107 | The Legal Environment |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2286 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Option 2: Management
Program-Specific Courses
Business Intelligence and Analytics Management
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BIAM400 | Applied Business Analytics |
| BIAM410 | Database Concepts in Business Intelligence |
| BIAM420 | Introduction to Internet Analytics |
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| GSCM206 | Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain |
| GSCM209 | Supply Chain Management Decision Support Tools and Applications |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management and Technology
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Computing
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS150 | Programming with Objects |
| CEIS209 | Intermediate Programming |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1857 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences8
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2287 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Option 3: Technical Management
Program-Specific Courses
Business Intelligence and Analytics Management
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BIAM400 | Applied Business Analytics |
| BIAM410 | Database Concepts in Business Intelligence |
| BIAM420 | Introduction to Internet Analytics |
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| GSCM206 | Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain |
| GSCM209 | Supply Chain Management Decision Support Tools and Applications |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management and Technology
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Senior Project
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives9
Two of:
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
Five of:
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| BUSN412 | Business Policy |
| GSCM206 | Managing Across the Supply Chain |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1857 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2286 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Becoming a Business Analyst
The use of business intelligence has seen a surge in recent years, and it will only continue to grow: the global business intelligence and analytics market is projected by Gartner to reach $22.8 billion by 2020. To learn more about a potential career as a business intelligence analyst, let’s discuss what business intelligence analysts do, who they report to, whether you’d be a good fit for the job and how you can become one.
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