Business Analytics, BBA

Students develop practical business and analytical skills through coursework that uses real analytical techniques and industry-relevant software. The program emphasizes applying data analysis, modeling, and visualization to business decisions, while Pace's career resources connect students with internships, employer events, and professional development opportunities.

Students can build applied experience through:

• Analytics Software: Use tools including R, Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel, RapidMiner, and Tableau for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.

• Business Analytics Coursework: MGT 226 covers descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, including regression, forecasting, linear optimization, Monte Carlo simulation, and project scheduling.

• Programming and Machine Learning: MGT 251 introduces programming for data science, while MGT 388 focuses on machine learning applications in business.

• Business Simulation: BUS 101 includes team-based work running simulated companies; MGT 490 uses an internet-based business simulation to apply business strategy.

• Professional Preparation: BUS 255: Professional Planning and Practice for Internships and Careers supports students' career preparation.

• Internships and Job Search: Pace Career Services provides access to Handshake, where students can search internship and job postings.

• Employer Engagement: Career fairs, employer spotlights, and employer road trips provide opportunities to meet recruiters and learn about organizations.

• Micro-Internships and Work Simulations: Pace Career Services lists business analytics experiences, including PwC Digital Assurance and a Tata data visualization work simulation.

• Career Support: Students can use career advising, resume development resources, workshops, and internship preparation services.

Graduates of Pace University's Business Analytics BBA can apply their analytical, technical, and business skills across finance, consulting, marketing, technology, and operations. The program develops the ability to interpret data, identify business trends, evaluate decisions, and communicate recommendations, supporting a range of professional pathways.

Potential Career Roles:

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Management Consultant, Market Research Analyst, Operations Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Risk Analyst, Predictive Analytics Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Data Visualization Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Business Intelligence Consultant, Financial Data Analyst

Students can develop their career readiness through the following university-supported opportunities:

• Career Services: Pace Career Services offers career advising, resume development, workshops, Handshake access, and employer engagement activities.

• Employment Outcomes: Pace reports that 93% of Lubin's class of 2023 bachelor's graduates were employed, continuing their education, or participating in service.

• Salary Information: Pace lists a median annual salary of $108,260 for operations research analysts in New York, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

• Industry Connections: Pace graduates have been employed by organizations including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Brown Brothers Harriman, and Guardian Life. These are examples of graduate employment destinations, not guaranteed placements.

• Internship Preparation: BUS 255 supports professional planning and preparation for internships and careers, while Career Services provides access to internship listings and employer events.

• Accreditation Value: AACSB accreditation reflects the Lubin School of Business's recognized business education standards. STEM designation may also provide eligible international graduates with an extended period of post-completion practical training under applicable U.S. immigration rules.

• Career Growth: The combination of analytical tools, quantitative modeling, business strategy, and technical skills supports progression into specialized analytics, consulting, management, and leadership roles.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue postgraduate degrees such as a Master of Science in Business Analytics, Data Science, Applied Statistics, Information Systems, Finance, or Management. Students interested in broader business leadership may also consider an MBA after meeting the relevant admission requirements and gaining appropriate professional experience.