UNC Kenan-Flagler offers a Business Analytics and Management Science Concentration for students interested in developing the analytics skills to make informed, data-driven strategic business decisions. Coursework provides a broad and in-depth view of statistical modeling, data management and data visualization. These highly marketable skills will prepare you for a variety of leadership roles across industries, including energy, retailing, consumer packaged goods, fintech, biotechnology and healthcare.
Today’s digital economy requires leaders and specialists who are expert in collecting large amounts of data and transforming it into actionable insights to drive positive business results. Through the Business Analytics and Management Science Concentration, you gain a strong understanding of business-relevant math and science concepts, learn to navigate large volumes of data, and determine how to apply this knowledge in a diverse set of business functions.
Business Analytics and Management Science Concentration at a Glance (PDF)
“The explosion in availability of data has enabled organizations to collect a wealth of information for their business operations. Recent advances in machine learning allow them to use this data to make better ‘predictions’ about the future. The BAMS concentration provides students with practical experience in the art of using data for making business decisions and gives them exposure to applications of data science in a wide variety of functional areas, including marketing, operations, finance and human resource management.”
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