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Bachelor of Arts in Business Intelligence and Analytics
See the big picture of business through data
At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, our Business Intelligence and Analytics major, accredited by the IACBE, prepares you to navigate the data-driven business world. Our program goes beyond analytics, covering accounting, finance, marketing, and management, giving you a complete view of business.
Learn from faculty with extensive field experience and industry connection, plus gain hands-on skills in analytical tools and machine learning. Build models, analyze real data, and make practical, data-driven business decisions while developing a mindset prepared for the demands of today’s dynamic business world.
Integrity is an indispensable trait in both the realm of business and data. Rooted in our Lasallian Catholic heritage, you’ll develop leadership skills grounded in ethics and integrity — ensuring your decisions benefit both business and community.
In a world where data is king, it’s not just about understanding numbers; it’s about understanding the intricate interplay between data and values. Turn data into insights. Lead with integrity. Shape the future.
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Program Highlights
- Saint Mary’s Business Intelligence and Data Analytics major is accredited by the prestigious International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), underscoring our commitment to excellence and best practices in business education.
- Gain hands-on learning experiences with access to state-of-the-art software used by working data analysts in the real world of business.
- Ignite your creativity in our cutting-edge Aquinas Hall makerspace, where you can invent, create, and learn.
- Consider this program if you are interested in pursuing application to law school.
- Personalize your journey with 19 different minors. Learn more.
- At Saint Mary’s, general education isn’t just a box to check — it’s a chance to grow in class and life. Learn more here.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamental business concepts, theories, and practices
- Business environmental factors at domestic and global levels
- Legal and ethical business principles; applications of business decision-making
- Business-related quantitative methods and tools to aid decision-making
- Effectively work with diverse colleagues in team situations
- Hands-on experience with these critical and need-to-know programs and languages: Microsoft Access, Excel, Tableau, Visual Basic, SQL, R Programming, VBA, SQL, SEO
PwC internship: Early career breakthrough
Saint Mary’s senior Gabe Potyk spent his summer interning at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Detroit. Out of 100,000 applicants, he received a job offer nine months before graduation, while balancing a double major, hockey, leadership roles, and a 4.0 GPA.
Admissions
Your journey towards a brighter future starts here. Whether you’re a high school graduate starting your college search — or a transfer student eager to find the perfect fit — Saint Mary’s is committed to helping you find your place in the world.
Course Catalog
Careers that look to the future.
Business intelligence and analytics careers have sparked a hot hiring market. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated 11.5 million data job openings will be created by 2026. And because qualified professionals are difficult to find, these analytics jobs have high-paying salaries.2
IT analyst
$99,270Database manager
$98,860Business analyst.
$93,000
14%
Job growth rate between 2020-2030
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1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Thirty fastest growing occupations projected to account for 19 percent of new jobs from 2016 to 2026
at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2017/thirty-fastest-growing-occupations-projected-to-account-for-19-percent-of-new-jobs-from-2016-to-2026.htm (Visited June 18, 2022)