Business Analytics (B.S.)

Streams of information flow from diverse sources like online transactions, mobile apps, sensors, videos and social media. Companies need individuals to transform this vast reservoir of data into a competitive edge, and this is where business analytics majors excel. Not only are they adept at handling data but they’re also skilled communicators, effectively translating complex insights for their entire team.

Business analytics majors master data collection, cleaning and analysis, and their insights allow organizations to make data-driven decisions. Business Analytics majors are trained in performing descriptive analyses, assessing historical data and trends; predictive analyses, predicting future outcomes; and prescriptive analyses, offering recommendations for operational enhancement.

Program Highlights

The business analytics major teaches you about the theories and methods of analyzing large volumes of data. You will learn how to leverage data to gain competitive advantages and strategic insights in today’s business world. The major focuses on the following critical skill areas:

1. Import and pre-process data
2. Model and evaluate data
3. Visualize and communicate the results

Honors in Business Analytics

The honors program at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.

The honors degree requires:

1. All courses and requirements for the B.S. in business analytics
2. All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree

Courses in business analytics taken at the 600-level count for honors credit.

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

Career Opportunities

Within 6 months of graduating, for the class of 2024, 91% of Lerner’s business analytics graduates are employed (earning a mean starting salary of $71,718) or pursuing further education. For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Top Employers

Some of the top employers of Lerner’s business analytics graduates include:

• Amazon
• Citi
• Goldman Sachs
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• EY
• PwC
• Bank of America
• BlackRock
• Deloitte
• Vanguard

Top Jobs

Job titles of recent graduates with a business analytics degree include:

• Business Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Operations Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• M&A Advisory Analyst

Visit Career Outcomes of Business Analytics students  to see more top employers, job titles, salaries and locations.

STEM Business Program

This STEM-designated business program builds the quantitative, analytical and technical skills employers prioritize today, such as data analysis, AI fundamentals, financial modeling and technological proficiency. STEM occupations are high earning, with a median wage double that of non-STEM fields, and are projected to grow faster than overall employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

News

• Lerner Career Lab Prepares Students for Real-World Careers - Lerner Career Services introduces Career Lab, a monthly workshop using employer-designed job simulations to help undergraduate and graduate business students gain hands-on experience, explore career paths and build job-ready skills.
• My Summer Internship: Olivia Levi - Levi, Class of 2026 global business and business analytics double major, spent her summer as a Beltway Capital Management Intern.
• My Summer Internship: Julia Birchfield - Birchfield, Class of 2026 marketing, business analytics, and global enterprise management triple major, spent her summer as a CPG insights associate at Circana, on the Nestlé Account. 
• $71.5 Million Gift to UD Will Transform Lerner College - UD announces largest gift in University's history which will help create Lerner College's Siegfried Hall.
• Lerner College Undergrad Business Program Moves Up in U.S News Rankings - Business program now ranked No. 77 in latest rankings, economics program ranked No. 114.

Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.