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B.S. in Business Analysis

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Boost business productivity with analytical expertise.

As a business analysis major in our four-year program, you will get the formal training and specialized skills you need for an impactful career in business. You will understand the importance of data and the use of up-to-date technology and artificial intelligence in the field. Guided by our Christ-centered business core curriculum that is common to most majors, you also have the option to double major within the Winklevoss School of Business, broadening your career opportunities.

Be guided by faculty who live out their faith in the field and encourage you to do the same. Wherever God leads you after graduation, whether it be in the field of economics or studying market trends, you will be equipped to start your career as an excellent problem solver with interpersonal and organizational skills, integrity, and a biblical perspective to better society through your vocation.

Program Distinctives
  • Missional calling – With rigorous classes taught through a Christian lens, you will grow to see business as a missional calling and be equipped with the skills and abilities you need to make an impact.
  • Accessible faculty mentors –  Highly accomplished Christian faculty will equip you to stand out with expertise in business models, project management, strategic planning, statistics and data collection, and software.
  • Free-market perspective – As you are taught to contemplate economic and societal matters from a free-market perspective, you will learn to make wise business decisions that will ultimately promote human flourishing.
  • ACBSP accreditation – Ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
  • Industry-standard curriculum – Courses and program objectives designed to meet current industry expectations with the rise of data technology and AI.
  • Internship opportunities – Gain real-world experience in a wide range of professional environments with companies such as Ipsos, PPG, Hewlett-Packard, and Mylan.
  • Accelerated degree option – Earn your Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from Grove City College in even less time by taking graduate-level classes as an undergraduate student!
  • The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation – Take advantage of this unique center’s professional guidance and available opportunities allowing you real-life experience in advancing cross-disciplinary projects and products.
  • Certification opportunities – Obtain one or more of the following certifications and offer in-demand expertise to your future employer.
    • Excel: Microsoft Office Specialist
    • Excel: Microsoft Office Expert
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute
    • Tableau Certification
    • Google Digital Marketing Certification
  • CAPM exam (PMP certification) success – Excellent preparation managing large projects to help you succeed on the CAPM exam (PMP certification) and become a Certified Associate in Project Management if you choose that route.
  • Professional development – Pursue independent study, service-learning opportunities, and other real-world exposure to business that will enable you to tailor additional learning to your desired career path.
  • Business Advisory Group – Tap into a group of accomplished alumni and friends of the College who are eager to connect you with job opportunities and keep our program up to date on the latest industry developments, hiring practices, required skills, and technology trends to help us best prepare students for success.
  • Active on-campus groups – Join student-led groups including the Management Association, American Marketing Association, Business Initiative for Leadership Development (BuILD), Society for International Business Affairs, and Delta Mu Delta business honorary society.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
  • Career paths: operations research analyst, financial analyst, business analyst, data scientist, and more.
  • Exceptional career outcomes – Like 99% of Winklevoss School of Business graduates within six months of graduation, you will be equipped to secure full-time employment or admittance into competitive graduate or professional programs at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Pittsburgh, among others.
  • Build your career – Be confident in your foundation and ready to manage large global projects in renowned companies like PPG, IPSOS, ALCOA, and Procter & Gamble.
  • Certification opportunities – Be prepared with in-demand expertise by obtaining one or more certifications through various courses in our program, including: Excel: Microsoft Office Specialist; Excel: Microsoft Office Expert; Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute; Tableau Certification; and Google Digital Marketing Certification.
  • Major Field Test (MFT) success – Demonstrate competitive technical knowledge on the national standardized MFT.
  • Stand out in your field – Become a systems expert with advanced critical thinking, business knowledge, the ability to probe databases for meaningful information, and communicate advanced statistical concepts using modern visualization tools. Wherever you end up, you will be distinguished by your work ethic, skill set, and desire to solve company problems and work toward societal flourishing.
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Andrew Solman '24
B.S. in Business Analysis