Business Analytics is the study of data through statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and prescriptive analysis to drive decision making and business planning. BA solutions help decision makers and managers discover new ways to strategize, plan, optimize business operations, and capture new market opportunities.

Why choose Purdue Northwest?

Female graduates taking a selfieThis major will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to the new challenges of data analysis in decision-making environments in today?s world. The program will prepare you with the essential analytical tools including advanced spreadsheet applications, complex data mining, and the techniques of how to handle big data.

The curriculum and the senior project offer you the opportunity to apply what you have learned to real life problems and walk away with a project guaranteed to impress potential employers.

Career Paths

Business analysis jobs are available in every industry and every functional area from sales, to product development,to customer service, to operations management and more. No matter where you start, opportunities for professionalgrowth and advancement are always available.

  • Logistics Analyst?? median salary $50,000
  • Business Analyst?? median salary $73,000
  • Junior Business Analyst?? median salary $51,000
  • Sustainability Director?? median salary $99,000
  • Business Analytics Manager?? median salary $75,482
  • Business Analytics Consultant?? median salary $90,000
  • Business Intelligence Analyst?? median salary $78,000
  • IT Business Analyst?? median salary $79,000