BA in Decision Analytics (For Adult Students)

Designed for working adults, the BA in Decision Analytics has a strong industry orientation that is specifically geared to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need for the jobs they hold today as well as those they might seek out tomorrow. Decision analytics is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the collection, analysis and communication of Big Data, a term used to reflect the challenging complexities and dynamic nature of large data sets today. Decision analysts have a keen sense of data and are able to apply critical reasoning to both qualitative and quantitative data in context. They are able to ask the right questions and formulate problems to facilitate analysis. As such, they are able to understand the organization from a systems perspective. They are comfortable learning new technologies in this dynamic field, particularly database, statistical and visualization software. They also excel in working collaboratively, dealing with ambiguity, creative problem solving, and communication skills. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Collect, protect and manage electronic data and information ethically. Develop and execute methods of inquiry to address research problems. Analyze, interpret and communicate about data to inform decision-making. Pose questions that will produce useful data. Work collaboratively and creatively to solve structured, semi-structured and unstructured problems through data analysis. Use their own ideas and those of others to draw meaning from experiences. Engage in reflective practice and lifelong learning. Career Options: Data analysis, Statistics, Predictive analytics, Strategic marketing.