University Of Scranton
800 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510, United States

The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton.

Bachelor of Science in  Business Analytics

Business analytics is the practice of evaluating data to extract insights that help organizations make better business decisions and solve problems. It is widely recognized as a strategic necessity in today’s competitive business environment and is a growing career field. The program prepares students for such jobs as data analysts, business consultants and market research analysts.

Why Business Analytics is in Demand

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects double-digit employment growth for management analysts and market research analysts from 2016 to 2026, with employment growth projections for operations research analysts reaching as high as 27 percent between 2016 and 2026.
  • Forbes says “The growth rate in marketing-related analytics hires is eye-popping – up 67% over the past year, and 136% over the past three years.”
  • Business analytics is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, with job opportunities available in virtually every type of industry. 
  • According to a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, the U.S. could face a shortage of 140,000 to 90,000 people with “deep analytical skills” by 2018 as well as 1.5 million shortage in managers and analysts who know how to use big data effectively.

Program Requirements

https://admissions.scranton.edu/academic-programs/majors-minors/programs/business-analytics.shtml 

You can apply today for free through The Common ApplicationPlease review The Common Application's System Requirements before getting started.

Accepted Student Profile - Middle 50%

GPA                                  3.4-3.9 (4.0 scale), 88-98 (100 scale) 
SAT                                  1130-1300
ACT                                  24-29 (composite score)

We will superscore your SAT, meaning we will take your best math score and combine it with your best evidence-based reading score.

This information is meant to be a helpful reference; it is not meant to guarantee your acceptance, nor is it meant to discourage students who fall outside of these ranges from applying.

The University of Scranton takes a holistic approach to reviewing its applicants. We consider many factors including coursework, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities.

Our most competitive majors include the sciences and health sciences, especially Nursing, Occupational Therapy and our Doctor of Physical Therapy program (guaranteed seat). We strongly encourage applicants to apply Early Action (non-binding) for these programs.

if applicable – International applicants must submit proof of English proficiency. This proof can be met by submitting either the TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or ACT. Our minimum acceptable TOEFL is an 80ibt and the minimum acceptable IELTS is a 6.5 overall band score.

Please use this checklist as a guide in submitting materials to complete your application to Scranton.

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November 15: Early Action Deadline - Early Action is a non-binding program for students who have a strong desire to attend The University of Scranton. We will mail Early Action admission decisions on December 15.

December 15: Regular Decision Application Review Begins - Regular Decision applications will be reviewed after Early Action candidates have been notified. Once the completed application is received, it can take four to six weeks to process. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis after December 15.

May 1: National Candidates Reply Date - Admitted applicants must reserve their place in the fall class by this date. This is accomplished by submitting a deposit online through your status page; instructions are included in your acceptance packet.

https://admissions.scranton.edu/apply/international/international-deadlines.shtml

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Application Procedures - Undergraduate

Start the application online using the link provided above.

Application Coding: In the online application, students must indicate they are working with Indo Global Studies. We cannot offer commission for your applicants unless the coding procedures are completed correctly. When submitting the application in the Common application portal. 

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 Note – Please share tagging proof, student details and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.

 

 

Application Procedures - Graduate Applicants

Start the application online using the link provided above.

Application Coding: In the online application, students must indicate they are working with Indo Global Studies. We cannot offer commission for your applicants unless the coding procedures are completed correctly. When submitting the application in the University of Scranton portal, please answer 'Yes' to the question ‘Are you currently working with an international partner agency?' Then type Indo Global Studies as the agency name. 

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Document Submission: All documents can be uploaded to the university application portal. Documents can be uploaded both before the application is submitted and after application submission by logging back into the university application portal. The financial documents are required to issue an admission decision.

 

 Note – Please share tagging proof, student details and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.