Business Analytics
Learn to harness the power of data to help organizations make informed decisions in increasingly complex business environments.
Program Details
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Commitment
16 credit hours
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Locations
Boston
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Applicable majors
18
This program is ideal for
Students with a background in math, statistics, computer science, economics
Students with an interest in data, problem solving, and strategic decision making
Students looking for jobs like data analyst or business intelligence analyst
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study business analytics at D'Amore-McKim?
- Build in-demand skills: Through courses in information analytics, data management, and information visualization, you'll learn to collect, analyze, and act on data in various forms.
- Specialize your studies: Choose from elective courses to specialize your path based on your goals—including opportunities to work with emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and programming languages.
- Learn to make data-driven decisions: In addition to gaining data collection and analysis skills, you'll learn to put that data to use to help organizations make smarter, more strategic decisions.
- Prepare to thrive in any setting: Because business analytics are valuable in many different parts of any organization, you'll be prepared to succeed in a wide range of career paths.
Locations
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, nearly all students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Example co-op opportunities
- TJX Companies
- Boston Red Sox
- Bose
- Bain Capital
- Jefferies Group
You may be interested in these additional experiential opportunities
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Non Credit
Disrupt (FinTech Initiative)
Student-led fintech group using technology to reshape the finance industry. Where curiosity meets innovation.
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FOR Credit
Advanced Research Practicum
Enabling a generation of leaders in AI, data-driven business, and digital convergence.
Dive Deeper
Concentration requirements
Find the required courses and optional electives for the Business Analytics concentration in our academic catalog.
Faculty & learning
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Student resources
Get the resources, tools, information and support you need to be your very best at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
Campus life
Living at Northeastern means being a part of a dynamic community that enriches the college experience. Find out what it's like to be a Husky.
Research opportunities
Research—from laboratory work to big data analysis to archival research to collaborative projects—is a key part of experiential learning at Northeastern.
Admissions questions
Northeastern's admissions team are organized by student location. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
