Data Analytics
Learn the Critical Skills Needed to Make Data-Driven Business Decisions.
At NU, it’s more than just understanding numbers — it’s about cultivating the expertise to emerge as an analytical leader. Interact with faculty members who are industry professionals, pushing you to achieve your utmost potential. Upon graduation, you won’t just hold a degree; you’ll possess a versatile skillset ready to excel in diverse career opportunities worldwide.
Complete your Data Analytics major in 4 years with an accelerated BS/MBA track. Your coursework will offer hands-on experience studying and working with business data in real case studies.
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Big data analytics and Cloud Computing tools you will learn to use
What Jobs Can You Get with a Data Analytics Degree?
Data Analytics can be found in almost every industry. Students often look for internships or employment opportunities on a local and global level.
- Data Scientist
- Analytics and Insights Manager
- Data Strategy and Enablement Solutions Manager
- Business/Data Intelligence Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Data Architect
Shaping tomorrow
Influential Impact Makers
During my internship at Gentherm, I worked on purchasing optimization projects that leveraged data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities. By analyzing supplier performance, material specs, and prices, I helped implement data-driven decisions that led to over $1 million in savings. The skills I gained from the minor—particularly in data visualization, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling—were extremely important in creating recommendations that had a measurable impact.
– Charles Hundzinski
During my internship at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, I collaborated with the data analytics team, utilizing platforms like Python, Tableau, and Power BI for data cleanup and visualization. One key project involved analyzing GLP-1 drug data, such as Ozempic, and creating visual reports to help the audit team interpret key insights more efficiently. Now, as I prepare for the CPA exam, I see just how valuable this skill set is with the growing emphasis on data analytics in the discipline exams.
– Liliana Lulgjuraj
In my short time with Hendrick Automotive Group and the GM Accessories side of the company, there is a lot I can take from my time in this program. Being in the automotive field (sales role), data is a key factor in my day-to-day work. The ability to take 100s of rows and columns of data and turn it into steady revenue streams in daily operations is invaluable.
– Austin Leverage
My minor in Data Analytics helped me be able to read and interpret data in the world of finance and supply chain. We live in a data-driven economy, where many of our business decisions are made by collected data. So, it’s very important for us to understand how to collect the data and make decisions with it.
– Cole Briggs
Being able to understand, interpret, and relay findings from data is critical. Having skills such as these sets you apart from others in your field.
– Lucas Oberle
The Analytics program pushed my thinking outside the box when completing data mining activities. What really helped me understand analytics was the case studies that we conducted throughout the semesters.
– Hailey Hartwick
