Concentration electives are used to broaden one's background in business analysis and operations, or in other business functions including accounting, computer information systems, design, engineering, finance, international business, and marketing. Majors in Design and Industry, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics should consider taking BA concentration courses as electives in their program. This certification is provided by the American Production and Inventory Control Society for professionals in operations management function. Computers are indispensable tools for the business analyst and the BA concentration is supported by excellent computing facilities for students. These include a network connected to an IBM mainframe computer, a network connected to a VAX super minicomputer, and networked and stand-alone IBM and Apple Macintosh microcomputers.
Software specifically designed for the business analyst is available on all of the systems.
Programs Students majoring in Business, regardless of their area of concentration, must complete the course requirements listed below. All courses carry three semester units of credit. Quality Management Additionally, select 12 units of electives with the prior approval of an advisor. 3-5 years data analyst background. TO THE TOP Opportunities to use business analysis exist in every organization, whether public or private, large or small, manufacturing or service.