Business Data Analytics Minor

The Minor in Business Data Analytics consists of 5 required courses (total of 18-19 units). The purpose of the minor is to provide the student with a rigorous background in business data analytics that supplements the student's major. 

Requirements for the Business Data Analytics Minor 

• Three Required Courses
  • BUS 320  Business Data Analysis and Interpretation (4)   
  • DATA 101  Fundamentals of Data Science (4)
  • MATH 265  Intermediate Applied Statistics with R (4)
• Choose two electives from the courses Below
  • BUS 361  Marketing Graphics
  • BUS 438  Advanced Data Analytics in Accounting
  • BUS 474  Computer Applications in Finance
  • DATA 305  Data Ethics 

Upon completion of the minor, students will be able to

• Apply statistical and computational methods to business data sets.
• Create effective data visualizations and dashboards for decision-making.
• Evaluate ethical, legal, and governance issues related to data use.
• Communicate analytical results and recommendations to non-technical.

Who Can Declare a Minor in Business Data Analytics

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in order to apply for the Business Data Analytics Minor. 

Students looking to declare must have enough time left before graduation to complete the five required courses. Business Data Analytics Minor students will usually take only one of the above courses per semester. However, students are allowed to take two minor courses in one semester subject to seat availability.

Courses can be taken during the regular academic semesters and/or during summer and winter intersession.

How to Declare a Minor in Business Administration

Students must complete the Change of Major/Minor form to declare and add a Minor in Business Administration.

Change of Major/Minor Form

• You will need to fill out the Change of Major online form (an AdobeSign PDF) that is linked below. It will be automatically routed for approval and processing once submitted.
• Please review these instructions for completing the form:
  • In the "Adding a Major/Minor" section, select "Minor". Then select "Business Data Analytics" from the New Program dropdown menu that appears.
  • For Catalog Year, please enter the year when you declare the Business Data Analytics Minor.
  • For the advisor, please list your advisor assigned, which you can view in MySSU.
• Once you have completed the form and digitally signed it, the form will automatically be submitted and routed to the SSU Records Office for approvals.

Access the Change of Major/Minor Form

How to Register for Courses

Lower Division Course (200-level and below)

• Those listed as Business Data Analytics Minors on their ARR (check your MYSSU) can register starting the Monday of the 2nd week of registration.
• The course will be open to everyone starting the Monday of the 3rd week of registration.

Note: It takes up to two weeks to process your declaration, so don't count on registering during the 2nd week if you apply within two weeks of the start of registration.

Upper Division Courses (300-level and above)

• Complete a Request to Take an Upper Division Business Administration Course form, and email it to the School of Business Main Office at business@sonoma.edu before or during the first week of registration.  

Access the Minor Request to Take Upper Division Business Form

• Do not forget to provide options, in case the section requested does not have room. We need the options and your preferred order to easily find a section or another class that works for you.
• A staff member will contact you on the Monday of the 2nd week of registration with a permission number for your course. If none of your options are open, contact the Minor Advisor to find something that moves you forward and fits into your schedule.

Minor Advising 

• If you have no questions, please complete and submit the online forms required.
• If you have questions, please email your minor advisor directly. You can find your minor advisor in your MySSU account.