Online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from LSU
Build practical skills in collecting, analyzing, and monitoring data to support real-world business decisions.
Apply analytics tools and methods to streamline business processes and improve organizational outcomes.
Prepare for entry-level careers in data-driven roles such as business analyst, market research analyst, and data scientist.
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Accreditation
The online BS in Business Analytics program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
I have no college credits
First Time Freshman
- 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission. Click here to learn more!
I have some college credits
Transfer Student General Admission Requirements
- 30* or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credit hours from a regionally-accredited college or university
- 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
*Students who will not have 30 transferable credit hours by the time they plan to enroll at LSU can still be considered for admission if they meet all remaining transfer requirements.
To see about transfer credits please check out the TIGER TRANSFER TABLES.
Re-Entry Student Admission Requirements
- Students interested in applying for re-entry to LSU must have a 2.0 GPA on all LSU coursework and must meet the requirements for their prospective senior college.
- Students who have attempted 30 or more hours at another institution must also have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted. For your senior college specific requirements please check out the Re-Entry Student Requirements per College.
If you feel like you do not meet any of the above qualifications please reach out to your Enrollment Coach team member as there are different evaluation pathways for non-traditional students to take.
Undergraduate students who are reviewed and admitted by meeting LSU A&M general admissions requirements but do not meet the admittance requirements to a senior college have two admissions options:
- Option 1
Students can start with The University College Center for Freshman Year (UCFY). This academic unit is designed for new freshmen and some transfer and re-entry students. Their mission is to prepare incoming students for success at LSU and to help define their academic and career goals. Students typically exit the UCFY at the conclusion of the freshman year and enter one of the degree-granting senior colleges at LSU. - Option 2
Students can start with The Center for Advising and Counseling (UCAC). This administrative unit serves as the academic home for students who have attempted 30-plus hours of college credit and who do not yet meet the admission requirements for one of the University’s degree-granting senior colleges.
For a list of specific senior college requirements please visit the LSU A&M Undergraduate Admission page.
Tuition
LSU's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $445
- Cost per credit hour
- $13,350
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $53,400
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program is determined after all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BS in Business Analytics, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSU degree.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
Become an expert in gathering and analyzing data with the online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business and LSU Online. This program prepares students to gather, analyze, document, and monitor data to help streamline business processes and improve business products.
What Will I Learn?
Students enrolled in our business analytics bachelor’s degree program will gain the skills to sort through large datasets to make actionable business decisions that improve efficiency and increase profits.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Data warehousing; use of big data in business; storage and retrieval of data in business
- Business cases in predictive analytics; data mining use in business
- Data analytics; value proposition of data in business
- Application of quantitative methods to contemporary issues and practices in human resources management
- Introduction to marketing analytics with a focus on the processes, techniques, and tools used in the acquisition
Courses
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics requires completion of 120 credit hours distributed as follows:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 1001 English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 2000 English Composition |
3 |
MATH 1021 College Algebra |
3 |
MATH 1431 Calculus with Business and Economic Applications |
3 |
General Education Arts |
3 |
General Education Humanities |
9 |
General Education Natural Sciences |
9 |
ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
ECON 2010 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
39 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ACCT 2001 Introductory Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 2101 Introductory Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BLAW 3201 Business Law |
3 |
ISDS 1102 Introduction to Management Information Systems for Business Majors |
3 |
ISDS 2000 Business Statistics and Analytics I |
3 |
ISDS 2001 Business Statistics and Analytics II |
3 |
FIN 3716 Principles of Finance |
3 |
ECON 2035 Money, Banking and Macroeconomic Activity |
3 |
ISDS 3115 Introduction to Operations Management |
3 |
MGT 3200 Principles of Management |
3 |
MGT 3830 Strategic Management |
3 |
MKT 3401 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Oral & Written Communication Requirement 1 |
3 |
Oral & Written Communication Requirement 2 |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
42 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
GBUS 3301 Descriptive Analytics |
3 |
GBUS 3302 Predictive Analytics |
3 |
GBUS 3304 Visual Analytics |
3 |
MGT 4321 Human Resource Analytics |
3 |
MKT 3501 Marketing Analytics I |
3 |
FIN 4820 Financial Modeling and Analytics |
3 |
ISDS 3303 Spreadsheet Modeling for Business |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
21 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
MGT 3320 Human Resource Management |
3 |
Free Business Electives |
6 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
9 |
Free Elective Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Careers
Graduates from this program will be well-positioned to begin careers as data scientists, market research analysts, and business analysts.
Career Opportunities
- business analyst
- market research analyst
- quantitative analyst
- process analyst
- systems analyst
- operations research analyst
