A minor in business analytics prepares you to solve complex decision-based problems in a business environment with quantitative skills and hands-on expertise in current software applications. By using statistical methods, management science techniques and mathematical modeling, you’ll forecast the implications of various choices and identify the best alternatives.
This page is not intended as a substitute for the catalog. Please consult with your advisor and the catalog for the year in which you were admitted.
Applications are closed for Fall 2025 admissions. The BSAN Minor is a competitive program with limited available seats. Admission is not guaranteed.
"A month ago, I was given the opportunity to start a new role supporting Carlyle’s Chief Digital Officer, who is focused on Digital Transformation at our portfolio companies. My BSAN classes gave me a fundamental understanding of data analysis, and applied data science / AI / ML that was key in securing this opportunity. I would not be where I am today without the things I learned from the BSAN professors!"
David Vaughn (‘17), Finance major, CIS and BSAN minor
Eligibility
The BSAN minor is open for application to students in all majors. Admission to the BSAN minor is competitive and is based on a student's performance in the following four competency areas: calculus, statistics, management science and economics.
Students seeking to add the BSAN minor must submit an application by the deadline provided above (generally October 15 for the following Spring admission and March 15 for the following Fall admission) when they have completed (or are in the process of completing the last of) the requisite coursework. In addition, applicants must have 2 semesters remaining at JMU after admission to the program to be eligible. The BSAN minor is a competitive program and admission is never guaranteed.
A complete application to the minor includes the following:
- A completed BSAN minor application form
- A letter of recommendation from COB 291 instructor
See the catalog for further details.
Required Courses
For specific course listings, please refer to the Program of Study in the undergraduate catalog.
Electives
Choose from course topics such as: business intelligence, econometrics, financial modeling and risk analysis, applied linear regression and marketing analytics.
Declaration Process
After acceptance into the minor program, students in good academic standing should submit a declaration of minor request via MyMadison.
Declarations submitted prior to acceptance will be rejected.
Graduation Requirement
The BSAN minor requires a minimum 2.0 GPA for graduation on all courses completed at JMU. Transfer credit is not calculated in the GPA.