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North Central State College North Central State College

Business Administration - Business Analytics Concentration, AAB

Business Analytics is a highly practical, immediately applicable major, which combines business knowledge (i.e. economics, management and marketing) with the use of the latest technologies, processes and applications such as Microsoft Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence. The program exposes students to the skills needed to improve business decision making through data analysis. Students have the opportunity to complete internships to gain hands-on, real-world business experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Distinguish and summarize basic accounting concepts
  2. Distinguish and summarize basic marketing concepts.
  3. Distinguish and summarize basic economic concepts.
  4. Distinguish and summarize basic management concepts.
  5. Identify and apply appropriate computer applications to record business data and presenting business information for operational use.

Where You Could Go

NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online. NC State has a unique 3+1 agreement with Franklin University allowing Business Administration and Accounting graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree at the Kehoe Center. Additional transfer opportunities are also available.

Job Demand

The need for business graduates with strong technology and analytical skills are common to many area employers that serve all segments of the economy, including manufacturing, service, transportation, retail, government and non-profit organizations.

Representatives from accounting firms, manufacturing companies, banking institutions, health care providers and the non-profit sector were consulted during the development of this program.

Program Accreditation

This program is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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Graduate Testing

Graduates take the Peregrine Global Services Test covering accounting, management, marketing and economics. The test is administered by Education Testing Services (ETS), the same company that oversees SAT testing. NC State graduates have scored in the top 15% of community college students taking this exam nationwide.

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