Business Analytics
Business analysis involves a blend of business and technical skills. As a Business Analyst, often referred to as a Management Analyst, you will use core business skills such as communication, problem-solving, and detail-orientedness while visualizing the big picture for your company. Your technical skills will include using statistical language and software to assist your company in its decision-making process.
Depending on the type of analytics used, you could be asked to help answer a diverse range of questions, from what’s happening to my business now to what’s likely to happen. Using the skills you will learn from the Business Analytics program, you will help your company make decisions, improve processes, and assist in strategic vision, using facts gleaned from statistics and software tools such as SQL.
What’s the Job Outlook for a Business Analyst?
The employment of statisticians is forecast to grow by 3.2% from 2022 to 2032, indicating the growing importance of data analysis in decision-making.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 13 Credits
- CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4 Credit(s)
- CIS 112 - Structured Design 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 161 - Introduction to Big Data and Business Analytics 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 113 - Intermediate Algebra 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 11 Credits
- BUS 241 - Business Analytics Software and Programming 4 Credit(s)
- CIS 120 - Introduction to Database Concepts 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 207 - Java Programming Language 4 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 9 Credits
- MAT 131 - Descriptive Statistics 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 261 - Business Applications of Big Data 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 260 - System Analysis and Design 3 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Business Analytics Program Offered?
The Business Analytics program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
What are my Transfer Pathway Options?
Transfer pathways help demonstrate how the courses you completed at Wayne County Community College District are a foundation for a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. WCCCD has transfer pathways (also known as transfer/articulation agreements) in place that allow for greater acceptance of programs and courses to bachelor’s degree programs.
Transfer pathway options include:
- Eastern Michigan University - Business Administration (BBA) & General Business BA
- Indiana Wesleyan University- Business Information Systems (online only) (BS)
- Walsh College - Business IT (BSBIT)
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
