Purdue University Northwest

What you'll study

Students study a combination of quantitative and applied analytics topics intended to build core analytical capability. Typical subject areas include data collection and cleaning, descriptive and inferential statistics, spreadsheet- and software-based analysis, and visual communication of results. Coursework focuses on practical problem solving for business contexts such as operations, marketing, finance and management reporting.

Entry requirements

The minor is available to enrolled undergraduates; eligibility generally requires declaration of a degree program at the university and completion of any prerequisite coursework specified by the department (for example, introductory statistics or computing fundamentals). Enrollment may be subject to departmental approval and standard institutional regulations governing minors.

Career prospects

Completing a Business Analytics minor enhances employability by equipping students to work with data in functional business roles. Graduates commonly move into analytical or operational support positions such as business analyst, data coordinator, marketing analyst, operations analyst or roles that require routine data handling and reporting. The minor also strengthens applications for internships and graduate study where quantitative literacy is important.

Scholarships & funding angle

Funding for students pursuing a minor typically comes through broader undergraduate scholarships, departmental awards, work-study positions, or employer-sponsored internship programs rather than program-specific grants. Students should consult institution-wide scholarship resources and the department for opportunities tied to analytics, business or STEM-related funding, and explore paid internships that provide practical experience while offsetting costs.