Economics and Data Analytics (BS)

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Students in the Economics and Data Analytics (BS) program focus on building a foundation of economic thought and learning to employ computational tools and approaches to extract meaningful insights from data. Their analyses enable them to anticipate trends, address business dilemmas, assist organizations in comprehending their influence, and foster more equitable and efficient decision-making processes. Students will learn to turn data into information and information into insight. In addition, students will get hands-on training with software such as R, Python, and Stata. The degree provides students with a comprehensive view of economics and business data analytics.

Employers across diverse sectors, from finance to healthcare, seek individuals capable of leveraging data to make informed decisions and drive innovation. Students equipped with the skills to analyze data and identify market opportunities are well-positioned to drive innovation, launch entrepreneurial ventures, and contribute to economic growth and prosperity. This major is specifically for students who want a basis in business education to complement their economic and data analysis education.

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Students can work with faculty to conduct data-driven research, and opportunities are available to publish original articles in scholarly journals.
Opened in 2020, the Scott L. Carmona College of Business offers state-of-the-art facilities like the Bloomberg trading room, consumer behavior lab and active learning classrooms built for collaboration.
Over 90% of the faculty of the College of Business belong to a professional or service organization, providing diverse networking opportunities for students.
Less than 6% of business colleges globally are accredited by AACSB-International—SVSU's Scott L. Carmona College of Business is one of them.
Economics students can study abroad for short or long term sessions in countries across Europe, Africa and Asia.

What You’ll Study

What You’ll Study

SVSU's Economics and Data Analytics (BS) program offers a thorough education in both macro- and microeconomics along with business data analytics. Students will learn how to collect, interpret, and analyze data to make effective business decisions guided by economic theory. Students will also learn cutting-edge computer programing allowing them to use big data to predict future outcomes.

Life as an Economics and Data Analytics (BS) major includes in-class instruction and data-driven research. Students receive a focused yet exploratory education to prepare them for business careers in a world where the importance of data is growing exponentially.

After Graduation

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After Graduation

5% projected growth for employment of economists through 2033 (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$115,440 median yearly pay for economists in May 2024 (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
8% projected growth for employment of market research analysts through 2033 (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$76,950 median yearly pay for market research analysts in May 2024(U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Data Analytics from SVSU, graduates are equipped with the skills to analyze trends, inform strategic decisions, and improve efficiency across business, finance, public policy, and nonprofit sectors. This program provides a powerful combination of economic theory and data-driven problem solving—preparing students for roles such as data analysts, policy researchers, and financial consultants, or for graduate study.