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 ExecutionUnderstand how to interpret business needs to choose applications and define operational requirements.
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Critical ThinkingUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Information Technology Administration & ManagementUnderstand business and management principles involved in IT infrastructure, information security, cyber-security, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
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Technical SkillsExplore ways to use software packages to analyze financial data, see trends, create portfolios and make forecasts.
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Complex Problem SolvingApply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Judgment and Decision MakingConsider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.
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
ACCT346 | Managerial Accounting |
BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
BUSN379 | Finance |
ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
MGMT404 | Project Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives
CIS115 | Logic and Design |
MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
ENGL1122 | Composition |
ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities3
HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
Social Sciences
SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
SOCS3254 | Environmental Sociology |
LAWS3105 | The Legal Environment |
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
BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
BUSN369 | International Business |
CIS115 | Logic and Design |
MGMT404 | Project Management |
MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Computing
CIS170C | Programming with Lab |
CIS247C | Object-Oriented Programming with Lab |
COMP230 | Introduction to Scripting and Database with Lab |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
ENGL112 | Composition |
ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
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
SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
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
BUSN369 | International Business |
BUSN369 | Business Policy |
MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
WGD201 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
WGD210 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
WGD229 | Information Design |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL112 | Composition |
ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
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
SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
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. That means organizations will have a growing demand for professionals who can turn data into important insights. 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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