Overview
BAT majors are champions of all things data: they make sense of data sets, perform analyses, and recommend leading edge process improvements that allow companies to operate efficiently and maximize performance.
Fast Facts
- AACSB Accredited
- High rate of job placement
- One of the fastest-growing majors on campus
- Recently awarded multiple grants from Valero Energy Foundation and Dell-EMC
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What You'll Study
Pulling actionable insights out of numbers
Program Curriculum
Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements. See a suggested roadmap for the Business Analytics bachelor of science degree.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
Pathways Curriculum
Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Spreadsheet Based Modeling and Data Analysis I and II
- Sharpen your analytical and software skills through spreadsheet software widely used to manipulate, explore, and analyze data across enterprise.
- Have the chance to test to acquire an Excel certification at the Microsoft Associate and Expert levels
Business Analytics
Explore how to solve modern business problems using sophisticated skills in quantitative analysis as well as in data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
Machine Learning
The study and implementation of machine learning algorithms to solve problems that involve big data sets in business analytics and related applications. Topics include logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, linear discriminant analysis, classification trees, k-means clustering, principal component analysis, text mining and sentiment analysis among others, as well as how to choose the best analytic strategy in different business scenarios.
Databases
An overview of implementation and practical uses for different types of databases. Includes relational (SQL), non-relational, and other databases. This course includes designing and implementing a database with real business data on a provisioned server.
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Systems theory, information quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems, are stressed. Concepts of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvements are introduced.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Accounting (B.S.)
Accounting (M.S.)
Finance (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Computer Science (Minor)
Mathematics (B.A.)
Mathematics (Minor)
Mathematical Finance (B.S.)
Political Science (Minor)
Political Science (B.A.)
Biology (B.S.)
Biology (Minor)
Faculty
Partners in the classroom, in the field
Faculty place BAT majors in close partnership with companies of all sizes and sectors to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world settings and real-world data.
Student Opportunities
Work with real, messy data sets, and develop your project portfolio
Study Abroad
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Students can join Trinity Study Abroad programs in Europe and Asia such as the International Business Summer School in Beijing, case studies in...
Service-Learning
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BAT majors are connected to a powerful pipeline of local, state, and nationwide internship opportunities, with major companies such as Toyota, Amazon...
Student Awards and Recognition
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Dell Awards
Protiviti Awards
When You Graduate
Prepared for any challenge
BAT graduates leave Trinity having already gotten their hands dirty with raw data, giving them a leg up in the field. Their liberal arts background makes them perfect problem solvers in a field with no shortage of challenges.
Liza Southwick '17 -Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Gaining business experience before entering the workforce was instrumental in my preparation to communicate effectively with management and work efficiently with the workers. Every assignment has a purpose and will help you learn what you need to for your business application and your future job...
Patrick Roland '17 - Cisco Systems
“I love to solve problems. I love working with data, just putting it all together in my mind. One minute, you’re handed a bunch of jumbled numbers that mean nothing to anyone, but when you analyze them, that data means everything—it becomes actionable.”
Aroosa Ajani '18 - Dell
“In my first job interview with Dell, one of the very first questions my recruiter asked me was "What is your experience with supply chain?" As you know, at Trinity we do not have a supply chain program. We are competing with students from top-tier supply chain programs around the nation. Yet, all...
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