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Upper Iowa University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics prepares students to turn raw data into real business insights. Through hands-on projects and low-code tools, students learn how to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.

Whether you’re launching a career in business intelligence or planning to upskill, UIU’s online business analytics degree is available 100% online for the flexibility you need. With classes starting every 8 weeks, you can begin building high-demand data skills on your schedule.

Upcoming Start Dates

Session 1: August 25, 2025
Session 2: October 27, 2025
Session 3: January 12, 2026

Unique partnership courses may have a different start date

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Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics Courses and Curriculum

Upper Iowa’s Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics equips students with practical data skills through a business-focused lens. The curriculum emphasizes low-code tools, real-world analysis, and strategic thinking to prepare students for data-driven roles across industries.

Core Business Requirements

  • ECON 160: Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 161: Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ACCT 201: Accounting Principles I
  • ACCT 202: Accounting Principles II
  • MKT 208: Marketing Principles
  • BA 210: Management Principles
  • BA 222: Management Information Systems
  • BA 256: Quantitative Analysis for Business OR MATH 220 Elementary Statistics
  • BA 302: Business Law and Ethics
  • FIN 341: Corporate Financial Management
  • BA 356: Quantitative Analysis for Business II
  • BA 374: Business Communication
  • BA 460: Strategic Management

Business Analytics Requirements

  • BSAN 101: Foundations of Data Analytics I (14-week course)
  • BSAN 102: Foundations of Data Analytics II (14-week course)
  • BSAN 301: Business Analytics I (14-week course)
  • BSAN 302: Business Analytics II (14-week course)
  • BSAN 401: Business Analytics Practicum (14-week course)
  • BA 423: Production and Operation Management
  • Choose one upper-division upper-division business elective (300/400 level)

UIU + Rize Partnership

This program is offered in partnership with Rize Education and includes online courses to ensure high-quality, flexible, student experiences. Rize Education specializes in connecting academic rigor with industry relevance, so that students can graduate with elevated skills that will be prepared for the modern workforce.

Rize Term Start Dates – 14-week Courses

Fall 2025 Term A: Aug .25

Featured Business Analytics Courses

Foundations of Data Analytics I

Build your foundation in data analysis by working with real-world datasets. Gain hands-on experience exploring data trends, interpreting results, and communicating insights—skills essential for data-driven business roles.

Business Analytics I

Learn essential tools like SQL and Tableau to query, analyze, and visualize business data. This course also introduces database design and big data fundamentals.

Capstone

Apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world business analytics project from start to finish. Students refine their communication, data storytelling, and presentation skills while building a professional portfolio to showcase in job interviews.

Business Analytics Careers

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Graduates of UIU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics are equipped for fast-growing roles that turn data into strategic business insight. From analyzing trends to informing executive decisions, students can pursue careers at the intersection of analytics and business leadership.

  • Business Analyst – Translate data into insights to solve business problems, improve operations, and guide strategic planning.
  • Data Analyst – Use tools like SQL, Excel, and Tableau to gather, clean, and visualize data that supports evidence-based decision-making.
  • Operations Analyst – Evaluate workflows, optimize business processes, and recommend improvements based on data-driven models.

UIU Locations for Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics

Distance Learning

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Oklahoma

Admissions & Aid

High school grad, transfer student, international student, working adult or military veteran? No matter your path, we’ll help you navigate the UIU admissions and financial aid process.

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Go Further with an MBA

Earned your undergraduate degree in Business Analytics? Consider UIU’s MBA program to advance your career even further.

UIU's Online MBA
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Easily Transfer Credits

If you have credits from another college, our generous transfer credit policy means you can likely apply many of those credits to your degree program at UIU. You may transfer:

  • Up to 78 credits from an accredited two-year college
  • Up to 90 credits from a four-year college
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Business Analytics and Data Science? How do I know it’s a good fit for me?

There is a huge demand for data professionals, so whether it’s Business Analytics or Data Science, there are excellent careers waiting on the other side of graduation. Business Analytics, however, is not just about data — it involves both business communications and problem solving, whereas Data Science is far more focused on independent coding work.

You’ll need a basic statistics knowledge for these roles, but you’ll also need to understand how people and businesses work in order to connect the dots. You don’t need to be a math all-star for this.

Can I work in data if I don’t love math?

You do not need to be a mathlete to be successful in Business Analytics. There are still minimum math requirements, but the approach is far more holistic and leverages everything from design to interpersonal skills. Strategic, “connect the dot” thinkers will thrive here.

What industries can I work in?

In today’s world, there is demand for analysts in just about every industry. Professional Sports Leagues, Marketing, Oil & Gas, Green Energy, Pharmaceuticals, or Real Estate. In just about every sector there are open positions for data analysts. This provides a huge amount of choice for graduates, but also security because it’s possible to have multiple backup plans in this career.

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