M.S Business Analytics

Business analytics is a field that drives practical, data-driven changes in a business. It is a practical application of statistical analysis that focuses on providing actionable recommendations. Analysts in this field focus on how to apply the insights they derive from data. Their goal is to draw concrete conclusions about a business by answering specific questions about why things happened, what will happen and what should be done.Business analytics combines the fields of management, business and computer science. The business aspect entails both a high-level understanding of the business as well as the practical limitations that exist. The analytical part involves an understanding of data, statistics and computer science. This combination of fields allows business analysts to bridge the gap between management and technology. Effective communication and problem-solving are also elements of business analytics to translate insights from data to information that is easily communicated to executives.