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The Analytics Minor at Chapman provides students from any major with key skills in data-driven decision-making.
Combining modern statistical methods and advanced technology, this minor bridges business, mathematics and the sciences to prepare you to solve real-world challenges using data, an increasing need for virtually every organization and in every industry.
What you’ll learn
The minor starts with essential foundations, covering topics such as business analytics and computer science, then progresses to core data-driven concepts.
Through the minor, you can develop a strong foundation in:
- Statistics
- Data science
- Data management
- Bioinformatics and biostatistics
- Database management
- Machine learning
These skills are crucial for making data-informed decisions in any field or industry.
Curriculum and course requirements
We recommend checking the Undergraduate Catalog for the latest minor requirements. The catalog is the official curriculum guide and takes priority if there are any differences between it and other online resources, including the class list below.
On the homepage linked above, select “George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics” from the left-hand column and scroll to the “Minors” section to find the Analytics minor requirements.
The Analytics minor requires you to complete 24 credits in total.
All students are required to take these lower-division courses:
- MGSC 220: Foundations of Business Analytics
- CPSC 230: Computer Science I
And one of the following:
- MATH 203: Introduction to Statistics
- PSY 203: Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
- MGSC 209: Introductory Business Statistics
Additionally, all students are required to take these upper-division courses:
- MGSC 310: Statistical Models in Business Analytics
- CPSC 392: Introduction to Data Science
- MGSC 410: Applied Business Analytics
You will then pick 2 courses from the following list of electives:
- BIOL 302: Introduction to Bioinformatics
- MATH 303: Biostatistics
- CPSC 308: Enterprise Data Management
- CPSC 350: Data Structures and Algorithms
- MATH 360: Probability Theory
- MATH 361: Mathematical Statistics
- CPSC 393: Machine Learning
- MGSC 406: Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics
- CPSC 408: Database Management
- CPSC 435: BioMedical Informatics or BIOL 437: BioMedical Informatics
- ECON 452: Econometrics
Analytics opportunities at Chapman
There are many ways to enrich your experience in analytics at Chapman, including:
Analytics clubs and organizations
Expand your experience in analytics by joining student clubs like the Data Analytics Association or Delta Sigma Pi(a business fraternity that focuses on professional development and leadership).
You can explore all the Argyros student clubs on the Business Clubs & Organizations page.
Integrated (4+1) MS in Business Analytics
If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful business decisions, the Integrated Masters of Science in Business Analytics program is an ideal next step.
Offered by the Argyros College of Business and Economics, this accelerated program allows you to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.
Visit the MS in Business Analytics page to learn more!
