Dec 11, 2024  
2024 - 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024 - 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Analytics with Data Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration, BBA


Degree Requirements for the Majors Program:


Degree candidates must be students in good academic standing who have satisfied all general education and proficiency requirements; earned at least 60 semester credits in Arts and Sciences academic subjects; satisfied all core and major requirements of the Mason School of Business; and earned at least 120 semester hours of academic credits.

The Undergraduate Business Core Program common to all majors is as follows:

Major Computing Requirement:


All students are required to complete BUAD 330  and use computer-based approaches within the curricula of the Mason School of Business. Students are required to submit papers and write-ups using current  software applications. Students also are required to use spreadsheets in preparing analyses, and presentation software in preparing presentations. It is required that students acquire a laptop computer and appropriate  software. Computer labs are also available on campus.

Business Analytics with Data Science Major


The major in Business Analytics with Data Science requires 12 credit hours in addition to the Core Program. The following nine credit hours must be part of the 12 credit hour requirement:

Additional Requirements


In addition, three credits must be chosen from the following:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration


Students wishing to complete a concentration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship must satisfy the requirements for the major, complete BUAD 340  Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and complete an additional six credit hours as specified below.