{"id":7110,"date":"2025-09-22T12:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=7110"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:00:52","slug":"bs-business-analytics","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-business-analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Analytics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Business Analytics<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bs\">BS<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_105729_BS-Business-Analytics-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_105729_BS-Business-Analytics-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students in conversation, sitting around table with laptops and notebooks\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Data drives today\u2019s business decisions \u2014 and organizations need professionals who can turn numbers into insights. The Business Analytics B.S. program at The Feliciano School of Business equips you with the analytical skills and technical tools to collect, interpret, and apply data in ways that improve organizational performance and strategy.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience with Python, Tableau, SQL, machine learning, and artificial intelligence while learning how to frame business questions that can be solved with data. The program culminates in a capstone project, where you\u2019ll consult on a real-world challenge and deliver actionable recommendations to a business client.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates are prepared for careers in data analysis, business intelligence, consulting, and beyond \u2014 helping companies across industries realize their full potential through smart, data-driven decision making.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=fsb\">Feliciano School of Business<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Complement Your Degree<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Business Analytics Minor<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Want to stand out in today\u2019s data-driven world? The Business Analytics minor prepares you to answer critical business questions and turn information into insight, no matter your major. You\u2019ll build practical, hands-on skills with the tools professionals use every day, including SQL, Python, and Tableau. Courses cover everything from database management and data preprocessing to predictive analytics, data mining, and visualization. Along the way, you\u2019ll learn how to design dashboards, apply modeling techniques, and use analytics to support smarter business decisions. Whether you\u2019re interested in strategy, operations, or research, this minor gives you a competitive edge in one of the fastest-growing fields.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/business-analytics-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Alumni Feature<\/h2>\n<p><div class='program-testimonial'><div class='image-panel mlt-background-cover'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/032019_4168_Talia-Sarrecchia.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/?f=\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/032019_4168_Talia-Sarrecchia.jpg&amp;type=generic&amp;size=0&amp;scale=1x\" \/><\/div><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;My education prepared me well for a career in business analytics and made me a confident problem solver. The curriculum drew upon real business problems and required students to think critically and thoroughly. My professors challenged me to solve business cases using real-world data sets, giving me the practical skills and knowledge needed to compete successfully in today\u2019s competitive marketplace.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Talia Sarrecchia<\/strong><br \/>\nProgram: Business Analytics, 2020<br \/>\nCareer: Manager &#8211; Cyber Risk, Deloitte<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Want to go further?<\/h2>\n<p>This accelerated 4+1 program allows you to earn your bachelor\u2019s in Business Analytics and an MBA in only five years. You\u2019ll complete your undergraduate requirements in three years, then take 6 credits of MBA coursework in your fourth year that count toward both degrees. In the fifth year, you\u2019ll transition to full-time MBA study to finish the program. This pathway not only saves time and tuition but also gives you a competitive edge in the job market by combining advanced analytics skills with broad business leadership training.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/mba-master-of-business-administration\/\" class=\"name\">Master of Business Administration<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MBA &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. 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The program director can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:malagar@montclair.edu\">malagar@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-7805\">973-655-7805<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>School of Business Room 492A<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014麻豆传媒在线 offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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