Dec 10, 2024  
USC Catalogue 2024-2025 
    
USC Catalogue 2024-2025

Business Administration (Business Analytics) (BS)


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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Analytics provides specialized skill sets for students who plan a career in today’s business world, where analytics is at the forefront. The degree signals to potential employers that the graduate is ready to utilize the tools and techniques that aim to turn data into meaningful business insights. Students will obtain the necessary skills for defining business analytics for data-driven decision making along with the hands-on experience using analytics to solve real-world problems.

Requirements for Admission

This program is available only to current Marshall and Leventhal undergraduates who have satisfied the following three conditions: (1) have attained sophomore standing, (2) have completed at least one semester in residence at USC, and (3) have earned credit for the course BUAD 311 Operations Management  or BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics . Students who wish to transfer to this program should visit the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs in the Marshall School of Business.

Students may earn only one emphasis within the BS in Business Administration degree.

Requirements for Completion

To complete the program, students must satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in business administration including USC’s General Education  requirements and 12 upper division-units in the emphasis.

Composition/Writing Requirements (8 units)


Business Core Requirements


Business Administration majors must complete the business core. The business core contains foundational courses that provide analytical skills and theoretical knowledge in math, statistics, accounting and business economics as well as communication skills pertinent to the business field; functional courses in business disciplines such as finance, marketing, organizational behavior and operations; and integrative courses in strategy and data analysis.

Note:


*Placement into MATH 118gx  is contingent on successful completion of MATH 117g  or obtaining an acceptable score on the math placement exam. The MATH 118gx  requirement may be waived with an AP Calculus AB or BC score of 4 or higher or an IB math score of 5 or higher.

**A-level mathematics examination scores of A or B may receive subject credit for MATH 125g . Eligible students should speak with their academic advisers for additional information.

Emphasis Requirements


Complete 12 units of upper-division elective courses (typically three 4-unit courses) offered by the Data Sciences and Operations department in the Marshall School, specifically 300- or 400-level courses with a prefix DSO that are available for credit toward the major.

 

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