School of Business
Bachelor of Arts in Business Analytics and Change Management
Our business analytics program will prepare you to make data-driven decisions that enhance organizational performance.
Details, data and (good) decisions make businesses thrive
Do you thrive on details, data and decisions? Then a career in business analytics is for you. This program will prepare you to gather and incorporate data into your work to help make your organization successful.
Credits
120
Cost Per Credit
$475
Scholarships
$1000s in new scholarships available for this program.
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As a working adult, you know that we are living in a data-age, and you see this area as a growth opportunity in your career. Now is the time because the demand for professionals with business analytics skills is growing. Most companies are generating, collecting, and storing information that is used to drive up the value of their business. This fast-growing career path has applications in every industry and companies of all sizes.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
- Summarize principles of Christian ethics related to business intelligence.
- Apply the principles and techniques of database design, administration, and implementation to enhance data collection capabilities and decision-support systems.
- Describe models for effective decision making to achieve business objectives.
- Compare different organizational behaviors and adapt change management strategies.
- Articulate assumptions, analyses, and interpretations of data in a written and oral format.
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What to Expect
This degree prepares students to become Christian leaders who are capable of making data-drive decisions that enhance organizational performance, identify emerging markets, and solve complex business problems. Students apply these skills to specific areas of finance, economics, marketing, human resources, and more.
- Apply principles and techniques of database design, administration, and implementation
- Utilize models for effective decision making to achieve business objectives
- Compare different organizational behaviors and adapt change management strategies
Locations
- Online
How to Apply
You may apply at any time as Concordia operates on a rolling admission basis with new courses beginning every 8 weeks. Applications will be reviewed until about two weeks before the start of the next eight-week class session.
Accelerated
Steps for program admission:
- Submit your accelerated online application.
- We help guide you through: You will receive communication from your helpful Admission Counselor about next steps, entrance requirements, and how to submit application materials.
- Review entrance requirements and submit admissions pieces:
- Cumulative undergrad GPA of 2.00 for previous college credits from regionally accredited institutions for full acceptance. *If GPA is lower than 2.00, students may be accepted conditionally based upon additional requirements.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent to CUAA Admission, 4090 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105. If less than 60 college credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED is required. *Standardized test results are not required.
- Acceptance! When your application file is complete, it will be reviewed by the admission committee and you will be notified of entrance status.
- Schedule Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUAA student portal, and assist with registering for classes.
- Fill out application for Uncommon Scholarship if you qualify.
John Fields
Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4204
Bio
I’m a business leader and data scientist who is helping the next generation to live abundantly in our increasingly complex digital world.
Education
- Ph D - Computer Science, Marquette University (2024)
- MS - Applied Data Science, Syracuse University (2020)
- BS - Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University (1989)
Presentations
- Fields, J. (2020). Women's Pro Cycling. Poster. Information Visualization Presentation. Online.
Research Interests
- Ethical AI
- Natural Language Processing
Teaching Interests
- Management Information Systems
- Business Analytics Programming with Visualization
Matthew Hurtienne
Ph.D.
Dean - Batterman School of Business, Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2024
Education
- Ph D - Education and Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University (2015)
- MS - Organizational Leadership, Norwich University (2009)
- BS - Management, Southern Illinois University (2007)
- Instructional Design Mastery Series , Online Learning Consortium (2016)
Research Interests
- Employee Engagement
- Organizational Effectivness
Teaching Interests
- Human Resource Development
- Organizational, Performance, and Change