Business Analytics is a discipline that makes extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, and fact-based management to drive decision making. It is being used by industries to do everything from solving complex business problems to increasing the efficiency of hospitals and medical centers to simulating sporting contests. Business Analytics is a fast growing industry; currently it is growing at 35% annually.
The curriculum is designed with IBM. IBM has established an IBM Business Analytics Lab at the BMU campus, in which they are providing industry relevant software and training on Predictive Analytics using IBM SPSS, Descriptive Analytics using IBM Cognos and Big Data & Analytics using IBM InfoSphere BigInsight.