Business Analytics, Minor
Students earning the business analytics minor at the Saint Louis University Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business will obtain knowledge of analytic tools used by most businesses to make data-driven decisions.
This knowledge will enhance students’ market value in a variety of professions. The core components of this minor include information technology management, database management systems and business statistics. Students have the opportunity to pursue an educational background in machine learning, marketing analytics or sports analytics according to their personal interests and career goals.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| µþ°Õ²ÑÌý2000 | Introduction to Business Technology Management | 3 |
| µþ°Õ²ÑÌý2500 | Data Modeling, Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| µþ°Õ²ÑÌý3300 | Managing Databases and Big Data | 3 |
| µþ°Õ²ÑÌý3700 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| °¿±Ê²ÑÌý2070 | Introduction to Business Statistics ‡ | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
µþ°Õ²ÑÌý4700 | Machine Learning in Business Analytics | |
µþ°Õ²ÑÌý4811 | Data Analytics Practicum | |
²Ñ³Ò°ÕÌý4403 | Sports Analytics | |
²Ñ°°ÕÌý4650 | Marketing Analytics †| |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Additional prerequisite: ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1200 College Algebra (3 cr)
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Additional prerequisite: ²Ñ°°ÕÌý3000 Introduction to Marketing Management (3 cr). Outside of the Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), a maximum of one business course (3 credit hours) may be used to fulfill requirements in two business majors/minors.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in all courses used to fulfill minor requirements. If the minor GPA falls below a 2.00, students will have one semester to increase their minor GPA to a 2.00, or they will not be allowed to enroll in 3000- and 4000-level minor courses.
Students can complete all or part of the Business Analytics minor in Madrid.