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We welcome you to attend our information sessions for the B.S. in Business Analytics (BSBAN) program. These Zoom sessions will be held periodically in the fall and early spring. These gatherings are an ideal opportunity to hear specific details about the BSBAN program, meet the faculty and program coordinator, and ask questions regarding curriculum or application. Unless otherwise noted, all events are held via Zoom in Pacific Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the B.S. in Business Analytics program? How many units do I need to complete it?

This fully online 4-semester program is specially designed for students with an AS-T in computer science or other science majors. The innovative curriculum consists of rigorous courses that will help build your capabilities in technical, analytical, and operational areas to prepare your career with modern computer analytics and management skills. This B.S. in Business Analytics (BSBAN) program is also available in a hybrid (online and in-person) format to provide students with on-campus learning experiences. The B.S. in Business Analytics major requires a total of 60 upper-division units in three sets of courses: upper- division core courses (33 units), courses to fulfill concentration requirements (18 units), and elective courses in GE UD-C or individual interest (9 units).

Who should apply? Do I need to have a computer science background to apply to the program?

This B.S. in Business Analytics program is fully aligned with students with an AS-T in Computer Science.

For students with an AS-T in other science majors (such as Math, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics), the following additional courses may be required:

Computer Programming course
Discrete Structure (or Discrete Math) course

Special sessions of the above courses will be offered to help admitted students fulfill the prerequisites.

We encourage all students with an AS-T in science majors to apply for this B.S. in Business Analytics program at Cal State East Bay!

Is the program STEM-designated?

The B.S. in Business Analytics program is STEM-designated and eligible students have the option to apply for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. This longer duration is especially attractive to companies interested in providing immigration sponsorship to international students.

What are the concentrations in the B.S. in Business Analytics program?

Students can choose their electives to specialize in one of two concentrations: Info System & Supply Chain Analytics, as well as Marketing Analytics. The concentrations are flexible in that you can mix and match electives to design a custom curriculum that fits your own career goals.

Can I work and study in the B.S. in Business Analytics program at the same time?

This online B.S. in Business Analytics program allows you to study for your degree full-time or part-time, over several years.

While it is flexible to enroll full-time or part-time, the number of units you must maintain may affect the type of aid you receive. For an undergraduate student, full-time is 12 or more units, three quarter time is 9 to 11 units, half time is 6 to 8 units, and less than half time is fewer than 6 units.

College of Business and Economics

California State University, East Bay

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
VBT Building
Hayward, CA 94542

Phone: (510) 885-4331
Email: bsban@csueastbay.edu

Steve Peng
BSBAN Program Coordinator
Phone: (510) 885-4174
Email: steve.peng@csueastbay.edu