About This Program
Are you naturally curious and driven to solve complex problems? Do you enjoy working with numbers and data? Are you interested in a rapidly growing field where you convert data into actionable insights? If so, the Business Analytics major may be a great fit for you.
This major prepares you to provide valuable analytical support for management and strategic decision-making. You’ll strengthen your quantitative skills, deepen your understanding of databases and information systems, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software. You also have opportunities to compete in competitions, interact with industry professionals, and work with real-life data sets.
Program Highlights
- The MIS/BA Club participates in competitions, including the University of Minnesota Hackathon for Good
- You’ll apply quantitative analytics techniques to solve business problems across a variety of industries
- You learn to generate insights into industry needs, identify trends and business opportunities, and confidently communicate data-driven recommendations to stakeholders
Research & Experiential Learning
- Engagement with industry representatives during LSBE Company Days
- Participation in the Passport Program, which develops soft skills and exposes students to co-curricular learning
- Involvement in business-related student clubs open to all LSBE majors
Student Internships
LSBE offers an in-house internship program led by a dedicated director who oversees more than 200 internships annually. The director works with both you and employers to ensure valuable, real-world experiences.
Students regularly secure internships at top companies, including: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—as well as school-year and remote internships in the Duluth area.
Potential Careers
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Business analyst
- Informatics specialist
- Data consultant
- Operations analyst
Scholarships
Each year, LSBE awards more than 150 scholarships to students across all business majors and academic paths.
Get Involved
- MIS/BA Club
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Accounting Club
- Finance Club
- Investment Club
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- Economics Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- Duluth Women in Business
- Entrepreneurship Club
- UMD Analytics Club
- Management Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.