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Analytics involves the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. The Minor in Data Analytics provides graduates with knowledge and skills in this growing field to complement their degrees and majors.
Why a Minor in Data Analytics?
In today’s data-driven economy, having data analytics skills, in addition to your primary business degree, makes you much more competitive by adding high-demand technical skills to your business expertise. Data skills are no longer optional!
You’ll be equipped to interpret, visualize, and communicate insights from data to support better decision-making across industries.
Career Possibilities
|
Role |
Typical Job Focus |
Industries |
|
Business/Data Analyst |
Analyze business operations, uncover trends, and support strategy with data. |
Finance, Retail, Consulting, Healthcare, Tech |
|
Marketing Analyst |
Use customer data to shape marketing campaigns and measure performance. |
Advertising, E-commerce, Media |
|
Financial/Investment Analyst |
Analyze market trends, investment portfolios, or risk assessments using data. |
Banking, Investment Firms, Insurance |
|
Operations Analyst |
Improve business processes by analyzing supply chain, logistics, and production data. |
Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics |
|
Human Resources (HR) Analyst |
Leverage data to optimize hiring, retention, and employee satisfaction strategies. |
Corporations, Nonprofits, Public Sector |
|
Sales Analyst |
Analyze sales trends and forecast future performance to guide revenue strategies. |
Retail, Consumer Goods |
|
Data Governance Specialist |
Ensure data is managed securely, ethically, and efficiently across the organization. |
Government, Healthcare, Finance |
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Entry-level Data Scientist (with further technical upskilling) |
Build predictive models, machine learning solutions, and advanced analyses. |
Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Banking, Startups |
Through the Minor, you'll learn:
- Data collection and cleaning (Excel, SQL basics)
- Business and inelligence tools (Power BI)
- Data visualization and storytelling
- Descriptive and predictive analytics
- Ethical Data goverance and privacy principles
- Basic Statistical analysis and interpretation
- And more!
What courses are in the Minor?
Through six required courses, students will learn about data management, data analysis, and how to translate the results into meaningful insights. Learn more about the Data Analytics requirements and current courses offered.
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