Business Administration (Business Analytics) University of Southern California

Overview

The Business Administration (Business Analytics) at the University of Southern California is designed to equip students with the technical expertise required to navigate today's data-centric commercial landscape. This degree signals to global employers that graduates possess the practical skills to transform raw data into meaningful strategic insights.

Students gain hands-on experience using advanced analytics to solve real-world problems across various industries. The curriculum focuses on defining business analytics for effective decision-making, ensuring that participants are ready to lead in a competitive environment where data is at the forefront of every major corporate strategy.

Why Business Administration (Business Analytics) at the University of Southern California?

This programme is delivered through the prestigious Marshall School of Business, providing students with access to world-class faculty and resources. The curriculum is uniquely structured to combine foundational business knowledge with specialised technical training in data sciences and operations management.

The university offers a distinctive teaching approach that integrates functional business disciplines with integrative courses in strategy and data analysis. Students benefit from a rigorous academic environment that emphasises both theoretical understanding and the practical application of analytical tools in modern business settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 73260 per year
• National fee: USD 73260 per year
• Local fee: USD 73260 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum includes a comprehensive business core followed by specialised upper-division electives. Modules may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Communication Strategy in Business
• Organizational Behavior and Leadership
• Business Finance
• Advanced Business Finance
• Marketing
• Applied Business Statistics
• Statistics and Data Science for Business
• Operations Management
• Business Analytics
• Strategic Management
• Microeconomics for Business
• Macroeconomics for Business

In addition to the core requirements, students complete twelve units of upper-division elective courses. These specialised modules are offered by the Data Sciences and Operations department to further enhance technical proficiency in the field of analytics.

Careers with Business Administration (Business Analytics)

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles where data analysis and business intelligence are essential. The programme provides the necessary skill sets for those planning a career in the modern business world, specifically focusing on roles that require data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Potential career paths include positions in business analysis, data strategy, and operations management. The degree is highly valued by organisations looking for professionals who can utilise modern tools and techniques to drive growth and efficiency through the intelligent application of business data.