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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Louisiana State University Baton RougeThe Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics at Louisiana State University’s E. J. Ourso College of Business equips students to solve complex business problems through data-driven decision-making. This 120-credit, on-campus program in Baton Rouge, LA provides in-depth coverage of the full analytics lifecycle from data preparation and visualization to predictive modeling and prescriptive analytics.
The curriculum focuses on preparing graduates to communicate analytical insights effectively to support strategic business decisions. With hands-on training and access to dedicated career support, students are prepared to meet the growing demand for analytics professionals across industries.
Full Analytics Cycle: Experience in data preparation, modeling, visualization, and actionable insight generation
Industry Tools: Practical training in SQL, Tableau, and CRISP-DM
Real-World Application: Analytics applied to solve business problems across disciplines
Career Support: LSU’s Office of Business Student Success provides dedicated advising and career services
Internships: Opportunities to work with companies focused on data-driven business solutions
Career Pathways: Data analytics roles across finance, supply chain, cybersecurity, human resources, and strategic consulting
Graduate Studies: Strong foundation for progression into MS in Business Analytics, Data Science, or MBA programs
Certifications: Prepares students for industry-relevant certifications in analytics and business intelligence
Career Outcomes: Median salary of $82,360 for operations research analysts with 25% projected job growth (2020–30)
December 15th is the priority deadline to apply for admission to the Ogden Honors College and to be considered for over $1 Billion LSU offers in financial aid and scholarships. The regular decision deadline to be fully considered for admission is February 1, 2025.School Report, Final Report & 1 Teachers Evaluation requiredThe Admissions Committee knows you are more than just a test score or GPA which is why they will review your application holistically. A few of the factors we consider for admission may include senior year course selection, grade trends, rigor of curriculum, letter of recommendation and involvement within your school, family and community.LSU requires at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source (counselor, teacher, advisor, administrator, etc.). A letter of recommendation will also prove useful to scholarship awarding where more depth of an applicant is necessary for specific college and donor awards.The Admissions Committee encourages all applicants to utilize SRAR (Self-Reported Academic Record), which is an opportunity for applicants to self-report their own high school grades and highest test scores for admissions evaluation.Common App personal essay is optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.Applications to be done through Common AppFinancial AnalystOperations Research AnalystInformation Security AnalystHuman Resource AnalystStrategy ConsultantResearch AnalystData ScientistSupply Chain Manager
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