Business analytics is the management and analysis of data using algorithms and models, to inform data-driven business decisions and to evaluate business outcomes.
As commerce becomes increasingly digitized, organizations are leveraging big data and advanced analytical tools to gain a competitive edge, making business analytics one of the most in-demand skillsets in today’s economy.
A curriculum that spans disciplines
A major in business analytics gives you a foundation in technologies, methods and strategic thinking needed to work with data in a business context. You’ll learn how to design databases to organize and manage information, apply machine learning methods to predict outcomes, use optimization methods to determine the most effective course of action and how to leverage analytics to inform business strategy. Electives allow you to explore how to visualize data and use analytics in a range of business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing and operations.
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September 2027
North Campus
116 St. and 85 Ave.,
Edmonton,
Alberta,
T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada
Students applying directly from high school.
Admission is based on complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: Grades, English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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