Business Analytics Courses

BANA 130

Essential Business Computing

3 to 3 credit hours

E: MATH-132 or MATH-135 or high school weighted G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher

This course is an introduction to Business Computations. It covers practical business math procedures. The course covers many topics that are necessary for running a business. Some of these main topics include: banking, markups and markdowns, payroll, loans, insurance, and inventory.

BANA 251

Software for Business Analytics

3 to 3 credit hours

P: Math-132 or Math-135 or High School weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher

This course is an introductory course in software and methods for business analysis. The course focuses on using Microsoft Office Excel to answer business questions. Students will also practice effective written communication of technical information. Diligent students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exams certifying knowledge of Excel.

BANA 320

Operations Management

3 to 3 credit hours

P: MATH-132 or MATH-135
P: BANA-130

This course explores the dimensions of successful service firms. It prepares students for management careers and entrepreneurial opportunities. Students learn how to operate service organizations such as retail outlets, food & beverage, healthcare and so forth. Formerly Service Operations Management.

BANA 346

Data Driven Healthcare, Analytics, IT, and AI

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-251
P: MATH-132 or MATH-135

This course will help you understand the process of analyzing patient and other healthcare data to drive change and achieve greater efficiencies in healthcare systems. You will build he programming and scripting skills (no prior experience needed) you need to analyze and explore data sets. By the end of this course, you will be able to perform statistical analyses of healthcare data and turn it into actionable information to improve healthcare systems. This online class has optional live sessions. Formerly Health Data and Analytics.

BANA 350

Business Analytics

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-251

The course is an introduction to Business Analytics. It covers managerial statistical tools in descriptive analytics and predictive analytics, including regression. Other topics covered include forecasting, risk analysis, simulation and data mining, and decision analysis. This course provides students with the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations and shows students how to apply basic business analytics tools in a spreadsheet environment, and how to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better business decisions. Emphasis is placed on applications, concepts and interpretation of results, rather than theory and calculation. Students use computer software packages for data analysis.

BANA 351

Introduction to Project Management

3 to 3 credit hours

Project management is designed to prepare new or aspiring project managers to oversee complex projects from the initial planning stages while balancing competing demands of time, cost and quality. The course will focus on industry-standard processes approved to help successfully manage any type of project regardless of scope or industry. Students will practice these concepts in a project-based team environment using MS Project. This course will discuss project feasibility, justification, and scheduling using work breakdown structures (WBS), Critical Path Methods and PERT, project budgeting/costing and performance evaluation.

BANA 352

Project Management Fundamentals

3 to 3 credit hours

This course is all about executing ideas on time, in budget, and adapting to challenges along the way. All modern business professionals need to understand it. It culminates in a final project, gives you the foundational tools to do that: Waterfall and Agile methodologies, the project management lifecycle, precise goal-setting, professional progress trackers, stakeholder engagement, and project analysis. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 353

Predictive Project Planning

3 to 3 credit hours

P: Take BANA-352

This course teaches you to create plans that keep projects on track from day one. Define project scopes that adapt to change, develop timelines with Gantt charts and critical path analyses, and create budgets that succeed under pressure. Using project-based coursework, you'll learn to develop plans that are both ambitious and achievable, mastering the skills to optimize resources and deliver results that matter. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 354

Managing Risk and Uncertainty

3 to 3 credit hours

This course teaches you to see the storm coming and prepare, turning looming disasters into manageable challenges. You'll learn to cut through the noise, create clear action plans, and keep control even when the pressure is on. Be the manager who's ready for anything, who stays calm, steady, and ahead of the game when things get tough. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 355

Project Execution, Monitoring and Control

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-352, BANA-353, BANA-354

This course dives into the real challenges of project execution-where theory meets chaos. Learn to track KPIs to catch issues before they spiral, handle conflicts head-on, and pivot with confidence when things shift. Master the art of data storytelling to make your progress clear, wrap up projects seamlessly, and create impact that reverberates across the business. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 356

Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

3 to 3 credit hours

ln this course, you'll learn to pivot with purpose, keep your team aligned, and impress stakeholders, even when the ground is constantly shifting. When change outpaces planning and requirements keep shifting, traditional project management falls short. That's where Agile comes in--designed to thrive in uncertainty and deliver value in fast-paced environments. Here, adaptability beats predictability, and customer satisfaction takes priority over rigid plans. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 357

Full-Cycle Project Management

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-352, BANA-353, BANA-354, BANA-355, BANA-356

In this capstone course, you'll step into the real role of a project manager, leading a complex project from start to finish and showcasing everything you've mastered. By semester's end, you'll not only have a standout portfolio piece to impress future employers but also sit for the CAPM exam--demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and readiness to tackle the field. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 361

lntroduction to Cybersecurity

3 to 3 credit hours

This course introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the growing threats in today's digital world. You'll learn how malicious actors exploit both technology and human behavior to launch attacks, and how to protect against them. By the end, you'll understand common vulnerabilities, practice basic defense strategies, and gain the tools to safeguard personal privacy or pursue one of the many career paths in this rapidly expanding field. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 362

Network and System Security

3 to 3 credit hours

This course focuses on protecting modern networks and systems from common cyberattacks. You'll learn how to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, implement system hardening, and apply monitoring tools to defend digital assets. By the end, you'll be able to assess weaknesses in organizational systems and strengthen their resilience against cyber threats. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 363

Cybercrime and Governance

3 to 3 credit hours

This course explores the role of governance, law, and policy in preventing and mitigating cybercrime. You'll study how governments and organizations create frameworks for security, learn to design and evaluate policies, and examine the balance between privacy, ethics, and compliance. By the end, you'll be able to implement governance measures that create more secure and resilient digital ecosystems. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 364

Security Operations

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-361, BANA-362

This course prepares you to respond when a breach occurs and to prevent future incidents. You'll learn the tools and methods used to investigate cybercrimes, respond to live threats, and manage recovery efforts. By the end, you'll have practical skills in incident response and digital forensics, enabling you to protect organizations during their most critical moments. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 365

Ethical Hacking

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-362

This course teaches you to think like a hacker in order to defend against them. You'll gain hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, using the same tools and techniques as cybercriminals-but applying them ethically. By the end, you'll have completed a practical project in which you ethically hack a system, identify weaknesses, and propose solutions. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 366

The Future of Cybersecurity

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-362

This course examines the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the emerging technologies shaping it. You'll study new attack vectors, mobile and cloud vulnerabilities, and the latest defensive strategies. By the end, you'll be able to anticipate and prepare for nextgeneration threats while applying cutting-edge practices in digital security. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 367

Cybersecurity Capstone

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-361, BANA-362, BANA-363, BANA-364, BANA-365, BANA-366

This culminating course allows you to integrate everything you've learned into a comprehensive applied project. You'll work through advanced challenges in vulnerability assessment, incident response, log analysis, ethical hacking, and cloud security. By the end, you'll have demonstrated critical thinking, project management, and applied skills that prepare you for professional roles and industry certifications. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 371

IA for Everyone

3 to 3 credit hours

This course is your introduction to artificial intelligence and its impact on the modern world. You'll learn how AI is changing jobs by creating new roles, reshaping existing ones, and replacing fewer than most people expect. You'll explore how companies need employees who can use AI tools to solve problems creatively and responsibly, and you'll gain the foundational skills to do just that. By the end of this course, you'll know how to identify problems that AI can help solve, apply prompt engineering to improve outputs, recognize AI-generated content, analyze ethical and privacy considerations, and stay current with one of the most transformative technologies of our time. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 372

AI for Decision Making

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-371

This course is your introduction to using artificial intelligence for better decision-making. You'll learn how the quality of AI outputs depends on the questions you ask, and how to craft prompts that drive productivity and innovation. You'll also explore the strengths and limitations of AI, practice evaluating outcomes, and build the skills needed to apply AI responsibly across any discipline. By the end of this course, you'll know how to leverage AI to improve decision-making, expand career opportunities; and support personal growth. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 373

Al for Creativity and Design

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-371

This course is your introduction to generative AI as a creative co-creator. You'll learn how top professionals and companies use AI to enhance productivity and spark innovation, and you'll practice the iterative prompting, search techniques, and evaluation methods that make this possible. You'll also explore how to integrate AI tools into a range of creative skill sets and apply them to your own projects. By the end of this course, you'll know how to harness generative AI to open new avenues for creativity in your career. This online class has optional live sessions.

BANA 374

AI Ethics

3 to 3 credit hours

P: BANA-371

This course is your introduction to the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. You'll learn about the ethical risks AI poses to businesses, individuals, and society, and explore why understanding these risks is essential for anyone using AI tools. You'll also study key ethical theories and legal frameworks that guide responsible AI use, with special attention to bias, privacy, and governance. By the end of this course, you'll know how to evaluate AI through an ethical lens.