The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Business Analytics at the University of Dayton prepares you to analyze complex data sets and make strategic decisions that drive measurable business impact. Offered through the School of Business Administration, this program combines technical skills, hands-on experience and personalized faculty support to prepare students for fast-growing careers in analytics and business strategy.
You'll build experience with industry-relevant tools like Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau and SPSS while developing the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills employers want most. UD’s focus on technical agility helps you adapt to new technologies and stand out in a rapidly evolving field.
Through the business analytics capstone, you'll work in faculty-coached teams to solve real business challenges for corporate clients. The experience strengthens your technical expertise while building your professional communication, teamwork and client-facing skills.
Ninety percent of full-time business analytics faculty have significant industry experience and bring those insights directly into the classroom. In the School of Business Administration, all classes are taught by faculty — never graduate assistants.
You'll gain additional experience through business-focused organizations and leadership opportunities like Flyer Enterprises (FEIT), where you use analytics and AI tools to support operational and strategic business decisions or project-based client work with faculty support.
The University of Dayton School of Business Administration is dual-accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — with additional specialized accreditation for our accounting program. Fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious dual-accreditation of accounting and business.
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At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.
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Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.
To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Analytics degree requires a total of at least 120 credit hours. This degree also includes requirements from our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP).
Our coursework strongly emphasizes business principles, coupled with corporate experiences, to contextualize statistically based analyses. You'll apply analytical tools and techniques to interpret and assess data to develop actionable insights to help organizations make better business decisions, identifying and leveraging future opportunities.
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This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2026-27 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact the recruitment and admission team (prospective students) or your holistic advisor (current students) with questions.
At the University of Dayton, our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP), encourages you to integrate knowledge — and put it to use.
Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.
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Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.
Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our School of Business Administration, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.
At the University of Dayton, you'll have a supportive community dedicated to fueling your success. Through guaranteed, real-world experience, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to be workforce ready.
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Computer science is about programming and design of computer systems from a technical perspective.
Management information systems is about the management of information and how it can be used for strategic advantage.
Data science and business analytics are similar, but have a different emphasis. Data science is theoretical whereas business analytics is more applied.
Business analytics is focused on solving problems and driving value to organizations be they nonprofit, government or corporations.
Students pursuing a business analytics major typically step into roles such as business analyst, investment analyst, data analyst, operations analyst, financial analyst and marketing analyst.
The tools we employ evolve based on the needs of industry. Current students have been exposed to R, Python, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, SPSS, Excel and the rest of the MS suite. Business analytics majors do not need programming experience to begin the program. Our faculty will teach you those skills.
The program is currently offering capstones that pair students with corporate sponsors under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Internships are encouraged any time after the freshman year. Students are employed in a wide variety of industries. Recent internships and/or full-time positions have been at JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, Dayton Freight, Crown Equipment and more.
The program teaches students how to use various AI-based tools to drive value to organizations. The curriculum is a foundation from which the graduate can be immediately successful and prepared for continuous learning as their career progresses.
Our faculty and staff are here to support you throughout your business analytics journey at UD.