Business Administration - Business Analytics Concentration, AAB
Business Analytics is a highly practical, immediately applicable major, which combines business knowledge (i.e. economics, management and marketing) with the use of the latest technologies, processes and applications such as Microsoft Business Intelligence suite. The program exposes students to the skills needed to improve business decision making through data analysis. There is a strong emphasis on strengthening the student's oral and written communication skills, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving. Students have the opportunity to complete internships to gain hands-on, real-world business experience.
Business Mission Statement
The mission of the Business Department is to support the mission of the College by providing quality programs, delivering a curriculum that is current and relevant, and affording opportunities for professional growth for faculty and staff. The faculty in the disciplines within the department maintains close contact with practitioners to ensure the curriculum meets the demands of area employers with the help of the advisory committee. Each discipline maintains contacts with adjunct faculty who are often employed within their own area of specialization. All faculty members are involved in professional development activities and are constantly looking for new and innovative ideas to incorporate into their instructional delivery.
It is the expressed goal of the division to provide student-centered learning approaches that encourage logical thinking and creative techniques for problem-solving while promoting personal initiative, responsibility, perseverance, and respect for others.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Distinguish and summarize basic accounting concepts
- Distinguish and summarize basic marketing concepts.
- Distinguish and summarize basic economic concepts.
- Distinguish and summarize basic management concepts.
- Identify and apply appropriate computer applications to record business data and presenting business information for operational use.
Where You Could Go
NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online. NC State has a unique 3+1 agreement with Franklin University allowing Business Administration and Accounting graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree at the Kehoe Center. Additional transfer opportunities are also available.
Job Demand
The need for business graduates with strong technology and analytical skills are common to many area employers that serve all segments of the economy, including manufacturing, service, transportation, retail, government and non-profit organizations.
Representatives from accounting firms, manufacturing companies, banking institutions, health care providers and the non-profit sector were consulted during the development of this program.
Program Accreditation
This program is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Graduate Testing
Graduates take the Peregrine Global Services Test covering accounting, management, marketing and economics. The test is administered by Education Testing Services (ETS), the same company that oversees SAT testing. NC State graduates have scored in the top 15% of community college students taking this exam nationwide.