Business Analytics
The Bachelor of Science degree in Management prepares students for careers as professional managers in corporations, governmental organizations and small businesses. In addition, the program provides a foundation for graduates who wish to pursue advanced degrees in business and public administration, law and the social sciences. The curriculum gives students a broad exposure to the functional areas of business and allows each to select an emphasis area in a subject that is germane to individual career interests. The Management curriculum provides an examination of the social, legal, political and economic environments in which organizations must operate; an understanding of the functional areas of business and their interrelationships; and a knowledge of behavioral science, applied statistics and mathematics as they relate to organizational problem-solving. The program is accredited by AACSB International.
The Department of Management offers a Bachelor of Science degree that allows students to choose from one of eight different emphasis areas.
Apply statistics and use contemporary information technology to solve managerial problems.
The Business Analytics emphasis area grants students with the opportunity to create a strong foundation in an industry that is growing exponentially. In this concentration, the accomplished Clemson professors guide you into the world of problem-solving, business modeling and system implementation and provide you with skills companies are looking for in future employees. Through the four required courses, business analytics and intelligence is not only taught through lecture, but mostly through hands-on learning of software and programming. While in this emphasis, I have learned more than I could have ever asked. My eyes have been opened to the numerous fields where I can apply my knowledge, as well as the countless technologies and tools available. This past summer, I was granted the opportunity to translate skills into an internship and saw the positive impact the curriculum had on my performance. This emphasis area makes me more marketable to employees in numerous fields and departments, and I cannot be more pleased with my choice to choose this area of study. - Lauren Iannotta