College of Business
Business Analytics
Bachelor of Science | Major
Business Administration, BS—Business Analytics Specialization
Data is critical in helping companies maintain a competitive advantage by producing data-driven insights for decision-makers.
You will work with real-world business data and analyze it using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive business analytics methods. Our program utilizes the latest business analytics software to manage data, develop visualization, and perform statistical and machine learning analyses. You will have the chance to work on projects in classes, gain important insight from industry professionals, and build your network with professors and peers. Our philosophy is embodied in our college mission: We create a positive, enduring impact on business and society by serving our diverse communities through collaborative education, contemporary research, and engaging partnerships.
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Economics Department
Shaw-Smyser 413
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Economics Website
Courses
Business Foundation Courses
- ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting
- ACCT 252 - Managerial Accounting
- BUS 102 - Business Computer Skills
- BUS 110 - Professional Development 1
- BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics OR MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods
- BUS 241 - Legal Environment of Business
- ECON 201 - Principles of Economics Micro
- ECON 130 - Foundations for Business Analytics
- MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics
- MATH 170 - Intuitive Calculus
- MATH 153 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics I
- MATH 154 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics II
- MATH 170 - Intuitive Calculus
- MATH 172 - Calculus I
- MATH 173 - Calculus II
Business Core Courses
- BUS 301 - Contemporary Approaches to Personal and Professional Development OR MGT 200 - Tactical Skills for Professionals
- BUS 310 - Professional Development 2
- COM 301 - Public Speaking for Business and Organizations
- ECON 202 - Principles of Economics Macro
- ENG 311 - Business Writing
- FIN 370 - Introductory Financial Management
- MGT 382 - Principles of Management
- MIS 320 - Business Process Analysis and Systems OR MIS 386 - Management Information Systems
- MKT 362 - Essential Marketing Concepts
- SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management
Business Analytics Specialization Courses
- BUAN 407 - Data Visualization and Management in Business
- CS 109 - Quantitative Reasoning Using Python OR CS 110 - Programming Fundamentals I
- ECON 325 - Introduction to Forecasting OR ECON 424 - Introduction to Econometrics
- BUAN 406 - Business Analytics
Department-Approved Electives
- ACCT 455 - Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 463 - Accounting Analytics
- ECON 426 - Economic Research
- FIN 478 - Financial Modeling and Analysis
- MIS 446 - Systems Analysis and Design in Business
- MIS 460 - Applied Business Analytics
- MKT 376 - Foundations of Digital Marketing
- MKT 469 - Market Research
- SCM 425 - Procurement and Supply Management
- SCM 435 - Supply Chain Operations
- SCM 460 - Digital Supply Chain Technologies and Application
College of Business Capstone
- BUS 489 - AACSB Assessment
- MGT 489 - Strategic Management
High Regional Salaries
Average salaries for business analysts in the Seattle area are reported at $100,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In-Demand Programs
Get trained in the programs that employers are asking for. In our program, you will gain programming skills in Python, R, and SQL along with data visualization experience in Tableau and PowerBI.
Successful Careers
A degree in economics opens the door to a variety of high-impact careers. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as economist, business analyst, management consultant, data analyst, policy analyst, and researcher.
Valuable Assets
Business analytics majors possess a valuable combination of technical and business skills, making them highly sought after in today's data-driven world. Their ability to analyze data and inform decision-making is essential for organizations across various industries.
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Our program is the only BSBA specialization that is STEM-designated and one of the only BSBA programs in the state.
BSBA
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree is a specialized, technical degree emphasizing analytical and quantitative skills.
Why Study Economics at Central?
- Participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events that enhance your personal and professional growth.
- Connect with peers, enhance your learning experience, and become more engaged in the academic community with organizations like the CWU Economics Club.
- Get to know your professors with our small class sizes and benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from our close-knit department and faculty who are both industry professionals and educators.
Commitment to a Sustainable World
CWU is nationally recognized for this work through the AASHE STARS Gold rating and the Economics Department embeds sustainability-related concepts, skills, and applied learning that prepare students to think critically about their impact on the world around them.
Learn more about CWU’s sustainability efforts through the Office of Sustainability, explore CWU’s national sustainability recognition, or view the full AASHE STARS report.