The BS Business Analytics is a dynamic degree program aimed to provide strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to the students who wish to harness the power of data analysis to facilitate decision-making processes in organizations and solve business problems. The program is a blend of business knowledge, analytical tools, statistical techniques and computer applications for solving real business problems. Thus the program prepares the next generation of managers with expertise to manage and analyze data for solving the pressing challenges faced by organization in management, HRM, finance, operations and marketing. The program follows a hands-on approach through which students will use the knowledge of business management, technology and the power of data analytics to create value for their organization. The program emphasizes on the development of all-rounded communications and soft skills, analytical reasoning skills, ethical decision making and problem-solving capabilities.
BS in Business Analytics
Can I make a career in business analytics?
Business Analyst is a career path which is high in demand. The nature of the work itself is a major factor in placing Business Analyst in the right career path for you. The programs give you skills and competencies that to a large degree, determine your success.
Business analytics uses data to suggest important business decisions which improve accuracy, efficiency and response time. A data analyst end up with high profile job. It also gives flavor which can make you an independent consultant to various organization, helping them with their large data with the freedom to work from home or from their offices. A graduate of Data Analyst is directly working under the CEO of the company and get exposure to high management and board. We expect our fourth semester student to be already consultant to a company as part time.
Career Opportunities
In the rapidly growing field of big data and analytics, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can leverage analytics to translate unstructured data into valuable business insights. The BS BA degree provides a diverse range of career opportunities for the graduates including business analysts, operations analysts, people analysts, financial analysts, and market or consumer analysts.
Some of the jobs are as below;
Does Business Analytics require math?
No, Business Analytics does not involve extensive coding, math, or knowledge of computer science. It uses computer as a tool and make you enjoy solving complex problems and offering practical solutions based on real business data.
Eligibility:
Award of Degree
For the award of BS (Business Analytics) degree, a student must have:
BS Analytics 124 CH
| General Courses | 42 | ch |
| Marketing minor | 6 | ch |
| Finance minor | 6 | ch |
| Economics | 6 | ch |
| Human Resource minor | 6 | ch |
| Quantitative analysis | 6 | ch |
| Data analytics | 24 | ch |
| Business Project | 6 | ch |
| Major in two subjects | 24 | ch |
| Total Credit hours | 126 | ch |
Study Plan
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Sr. No |
Course Name |
Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
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Semester 2 |
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1 |
Financial Accounting |
3+1 |
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2 |
Business Statistics |
3+0 |
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3 |
Business Math – II |
3+0 |
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4 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics |
3+0 |
|
5 |
English – II |
3+1 |
|
Semester 1 |
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|
1 |
IT in Business |
2+1 |
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2 |
Fundamentals of Accounting |
3+0 |
|
3 |
Fundamentals of Management |
3+0 |
|
4 |
Business Math – I |
3+0 |
|
5 |
English – I |
3+1 |
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Sr. No |
Course Name |
Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
|
Semester 4 |
||
|
1 |
Fundamentals of Business Analytics |
3+0 |
|
2 |
Data Structures & Business Applications |
3+1 |
|
3 |
Business Finance |
3+0 |
|
4 |
Macro Economics |
3+0 |
|
5 |
Psychology/Sociology |
3+0 |
|
Semester 3 |
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|
1 |
Programming Fundamentals |
3+1 |
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2 |
Statistical Inference |
3+1 |
|
3 |
Micro-Economics |
3+0 |
|
4 |
Business Communication-I |
3+0 |
|
5 |
Marketing Management |
3+0 |
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Sr. No |
Course Name |
Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
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Semester 6 |
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1 |
Methods in Business Research |
3+1 |
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2 |
Machine Learning for Business Analytics |
3+1 |
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3 |
Business Data and Text Mining |
3+0 |
|
4 |
Legal and ethical Issues in Business Analytics |
3+0 |
|
5 |
MG/AF/BA Elective – I |
3+0 |
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Semester 5 |
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1 |
Human Resource Management |
3+0 |
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2 |
Financial Management |
3+1 |
|
3 |
Basic Econometrics |
3+1 |
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4 |
Database Systems |
3+1 |
|
5 |
Consumer Behaviour |
3+0 |
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Sr. No |
Course Name |
Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
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Semester 8 |
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1 |
Final Year Project – II |
0+3 |
|
2 |
Predictive Analytics |
3+0 |
|
3 |
Business Strategy |
3+0 |
|
4 |
MG/AF/BA Elective – III |
3+0 |
|
5 |
MG/AF/BA Elective – IV |
3+0 |
|
Semester 7 |
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|
1 |
Final Year Project – I |
0+3 |
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2 |
Decision Science for Business |
3+0 |
|
3 |
Entrepreneurship |
3+0 |
|
4 |
Pakistan Studies |
3+0 |
|
5 |
MG/AF/BA Elective – II |
3+0 |
Problem to solve
A chips making company was supplying to a number of outlets and stores its alpha brand. The senior management suddenly realized that there is some problem, so they hired you as consultant to analyze the data and give them a quick response whether they should increase supply or reduce it.
The data of 13 weeks sale is in terms of number of boxes sold and given below;
34 67 12 78 67 45 79 90 87 56 32 71 99
Now you as consultant have to draw a trend line, if it is sloping upward give your decision to the company to increase supply of Chips, if it slopes downward, ask them to reduce supply.
And?
If your answer is correct, we will send you a mug of MY University.
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