2024-2025 Catalog
Business Data Analytics (BDAN-BS-BU), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The Business Data Analytics program was created in response to the critical need in today’s workplace for employees who are capable of drawing meaningful insight from vast quantities of data. It is the only undergraduate program of its type in Michigan.
Data analytics is a growing field that uses data to gather intelligence in business, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, insurance, homeland security, criminal justice, education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing. Data analytics turns raw data into information that creates knowledge used by leaders to establish and achieve organizational goals and sustain a competitive advantage. For example, it assists businesses in spotting customer trends, creating customer loyalty, enhancing supplier relationships, reducing financial risk and uncovering sales opportunities.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP). (https://acbsp.org/)
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Program Outcomes
- Given an analytical project, identify the organizational issues and express them as a manageable data analytics problem.
- Acquire appropriate data sets, prepare, and modify them for both structured and non-structured analyses.
- Identify and apply data analytics tools to explore data, create, analyze, and compare models and interpret the output to stakeholders using various applications.
- Complete real-world projects in professional settings utilizing teamwork, oral and written communication skills, and technology to satisfy key stakeholders.
New Student Admission Requirements
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
- Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or MATH 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
- Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
- ACT ScoresTwo of the Three Criteria:
- English ACT score of 16 or higher.
- Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
- Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
University Requirements - 39 to 41 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 81 to 90 Credits Required
Business Core Requirements - 30 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement. Major Courses - 33 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Additional Requirements - 9 Credits Required
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Concentration, Certificate, or Minor - 9 to 18 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
A minimum of 9 credits is required. Choose one of the following:
- The Directed Concentration (DCON); see the Directed Concentration (DCON) section.
- An advisor approved certificate; see the Certificate section.
- An advisor approved minor; see the Minor section.
Directed Concentration (DCON) - 9 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Certificate - 12 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Minor - 18 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
A maximum of one-third of the credits, but no more than 7 credits, in the minor may overlap with the major. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
5-Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics Program
Students may apply to the Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics program at the end of their junior year. If admitted, the student may substitute the following courses within their bachelor’s degree: Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Business Core Requirements section.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
Suggested Semester Layout - Bachelor’s Program Only
Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree Suggested Semester Layout - 5-Year Bachelor’s and Master’s Program
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