Business Analytics Concentration
Program Description
The Business Analytics Concentration within the Associate in Science in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business analytics, data analytics, information systems, or a related business field.
This concentration focuses on the use of data to inform business decision-making. Students develop skills in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, statistics, and business technology tools. Coursework emphasizes analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the application of data-driven strategies to real-world business challenges.
The program combines core business principles with foundational analytical methods, preparing students for upper-level study in data-focused business disciplines.
Transfer Information
The Business Analytics concentration is structured to align with bachelor’s degree programs in business analytics, management information systems, data science (business track), and related fields.
Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty and Advising & Transfer Services to ensure coursework aligns with the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students planning to transfer within New Jersey should explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer (www.njtransfer.org) to review articulation agreements and institutional requirements.
Because analytics programs often require strong quantitative preparation, early planning—particularly in mathematics and statistics—is strongly recommended.
Career Information
The A.S. in Business Administration – Business Analytics Concentration is designed primarily for transfer. A bachelor’s degree is typically required for professional roles in analytics and data-driven business fields.
With further education, graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Management Information Systems Professional
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty and Career Services early in their academic journey to explore transfer pathways, internships, and career planning in analytics and technology-driven business environments.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar 2 | 2 |
| ECON 151 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| ECON 152 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ACCT 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| CSIT 165 | Programming I | 4 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 157 | Introduction to Data Science | 4 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives to meet 60 credits 3 | 0-1 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 59-62 | |
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Many four-year business degree programs require Precalculus or Calculus as the entry-level math course. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University business programs should take Statistics. Kean Ocean students should take College Algebra and a second math course in Precalculus. Students should speak with an academic advisor when making course selections.
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A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available.
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Students should speak with an academic advisor when selecting elective. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University should consider taking ACCT 263.