Become an Expert in Business Analytics
Business Analytics
The modern business landscape generates massive amounts of data (Big Data) through phones, web clicks, sales, viewing habits, etc. – just about every aspect of our daily lives. The study of business analytics involves drawing correlations and insights from this data to drive and improve business decisions and performance.
Career Opportunities
Business Analytics is one of the fastest growing fields in Business. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, job growth in this field will increase by 30% within the next 10 years. Today, it is increasingly important to understand data-driven decision-making by firms and consumers. The demand for those with skills to manage, extract insights, and tell stories using large datasets will likely realize many opportunities in a competitive job market. Companies need individuals with knowledge of methods of data collection and analytical techniques to identify insights valuable to the organization’s goals.
Why Choose Our Program?
Unlock new career possibilities with College of San Mateo’s new Business Analytics certificate and associate degree programs!
- For Spring 2023, there will be no tuition fees for San Mateo County residents.
- Study the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics and start on your path toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics for a fraction of the cost of tuition of other business programs.
- Upskill your credentials to make yourself competitive in the job market.
- Learn from industry-experienced faculty
- Enroll with online and in-person class options
- Be prepared to transfer to a 4-year university, including Menlo College with our new guaranteed 2+2 transfer pathway agreement
Graduates can start work right away or have the option to go on to transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree.
In-Demand Skills
With a certificate or associate degree in Business Analytics from CSM, you’ll get the skills and training you need to pursue a fulfilling career in one of today’s most in-demand fields across multiple sectors.
- Develop high demand industry skills such as:
- Quantitative skills
- Data mining
- Statistical modeling
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Financial analysis
- Communication skills
- Learn the fundamentals of Business Analytics: quantitative business/data analysis, business statistics, SQL queries, and data visualization tools and techniques
| Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core (38 units) |
ACTG 121 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACTG 131 | Managerial Accounting | 4 | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| BUS 123 | Business Statistics | 3 | |
| BUS 207 | Business Analytics Fundamentals | 3 | |
| BUS 208 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 3 | |
| BUS 209 | Data Visualization | 3 | |
| BUS 401 | Business Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 201 | Business Law | 3 | |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer and Information Science | 3 | |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Required Total 38 units for Certificate of Achievement + GE and Electives to reach 60 units for an associate degree. | |||
