Undergraduate Offerings
Business Analytics Concentration
Introducing the newest concentration for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major at Poole College of Management: Business Analytics. In this dynamic field, students explore cutting-edge techniques to harness data for business success. From traditional statistics to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods, you will learn to collect, analyze and present data effectively to inform business decisions and be career-ready from day one. Choosing the Business Analytics Concentration will help you tap into the surging demand for career–ready graduates in corporate environments.
What Will I Learn?
Business Analytics Graduates will understand how to:
- Utilize a diverse range of tools and techniques, from traditional statistical methods to cutting-edge AI approaches
- Collect and clean data from a wide variety of modern data sources
- Present detailed data analysis in a clear and concise way to business stakeholders
- Gain comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of Business Analytics
- Apply data management, data governance and business intelligence processes
- Understand applications in marketing, economics, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship and supply chain/operations
Why Business Analytics at NC State?
Poole College of Management stands out for its business analytics education and research excellence, consistently earning top rankings from U.S. News & World Report within the top 20 nationwide.
Developed by industry experts for maximum industry impact, our curriculum equips students with the skills, background and knowledge required to add value in the workforce from day one. Building upon this foundation of excellence, we’ve launched the Business Analytics and AI Initiative, propelling the college even further as a hub for data analysis in business through education, research and thought leadership.
Business Analytics Honors Program
The growing use of business analytics to drive business strategy and performance throughout organizations has created a parallel rising demand for individuals who understand how to use business analytics to solve business issues.
The Business Analytics Honors Program (BAHP), open to Business Administration, Economics, and Accounting Majors, combines challenging analytics coursework with a practicum course that engages students with local employers working on real-world business analytics projects. Students who successfully complete the program requirements will have a business analytics honors designation on their university transcript.
The Business Analytics Honors Program at Poole College of Management was more than just an academic program for me; it was a launchpad that provided me with the essential skills required in the fast-paced world of analytics. The hands-on research experience, coupled with the theoretical knowledge guidance provided by the faculty, was instrumental in preparing me for real-world challenges.
— Trevor Ferree, B.S. Economics, 2020
Business Analytics Practicum Spotlight
Data Science Minors and Certificates
Data Science In Business Minor
The Undergraduate Minor of Data Science in Business is a 15 credit interdisciplinary credential that offers a path towards developing essential skills in data science with depth in Business (BUS) content. Students who pursue this minor will have the opportunity to learn from data science instructors & practitioners, and Business faculty in industry & academia, alongside their peers from various colleges. Students will pursue courses in data management, communication, applications, ethics, business, and more, in addition to choosing from electives of interest.
Data Science In Business Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science in Business is a 12 credit interdisciplinary credential that offers a path towards developing essential skills in data science with depth in Business (BUS) content. Students who pursue this certificate will have the opportunity to learn from data science instructors & practitioners, and Business faculty in industry & academia, alongside their peers from various colleges. Students will pursue courses in data management, communication, applications, ethics, business, and more, in addition to choosing from electives of interest.
Interdisciplinary Data Science Minor
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Rankings
No. 1 in North Carolina, No. 10 among U.S. public universities and No. 22 among all national universities for undergraduate business analytics programs— US News & World Report, 2025