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Welcome to the DeSales University Division of Business. Our programs provide innovative and practical instruction in a wide range of majors.

We're proud of our career-preparatory programs in the Division of Business. Our offerings include undergraduate majors in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, pharmaceutical marketing, sport management, and supply chain management. We offer minors in the majority of those programs, as well as a general business minor. We also have a master degree program in business (MBA) with multiple specializations, as well as a variety of graduate level certificates.

With a business degree from DeSales University, you'll have a comprehensive education. Your course of study will include a strong foundation in the tenets of business-like accounting, economics, finance, law, management, and marketing. You'll gain professional experience through exciting internships that will prepare you for a career upon graduation.

The Division of Business at DeSales provides challenging, innovative programs that provide you with the tools you need to become a skilled communicator and solid thinker in the rapidly expanding global marketplace.

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ACBSP Global Business Accreditation

Business Programs at DeSales University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). 

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Dual Major Opportunity

Are you interested in two different areas of study? Pursue both interests by completing a dual major. At DeSales, you can complete a double major in the traditional four-year period by taking coursework for your first major during your freshman and sophomore years. Talk to an admissions counselor to learn more!

 

Bachelor’s Degrees

 

Data Analytics — Applied AI, Minor

Overview

Adding a Data Analytics/Applied AI minor to your chosen major will make you stand out as a job applicant.

You will be able to communicate with senior management, determine expectations, create systems to analyze large quantities of data, and deliver that information in a concise report. 

This minor will give you the training needed to:

  • Critically analyze and anticipate patterns in organizational data
  • Create and build predictive models
  • Provide statistical analyses of data points and trends

Not available to students completing a track in data analytics.

Data Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence

Curriculum

A minor consists of 6 courses and is indicated on your permanent record.

  • Management 220 Data Analysis
  • Management 226 Introduction to Data Analytics and AI 
  • Computer Science 260 Databases & Data Visualization
  • MI353 Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modeling
  • MI462 Applied AI Platforms and Projects

Elective — Choose one of the following:

  • Computer Science 115 Introduction to Python
  • Accounting 345 Corporate Financial Analytics
  • Biology 257 Bioinformatics
  • Marketing 410 Marketing Research

Contact Us

Brennan Pursell, Director of Applied AI Program

 

Adult Studies - Accelerated Degrees & Certificates

 

Data Analytics — Applied AI, Minor

Overview

Adding a Data Analytics/Applied AI minor to your chosen major will make you stand out as a job applicant.

You will be able to communicate with senior management, determine expectations, create systems to analyze large quantities of data, and deliver that information in a concise report. 

This minor will give you the training needed to:

  • Critically analyze and anticipate patterns in organizational data
  • Create and build predictive models
  • Provide statistical analyses of data points and trends

Not available to students completing a track in data analytics.

Data Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence

Curriculum

A minor consists of 6 courses and is indicated on your permanent record.

  • Management 220 Data Analysis
  • Management 226 Introduction to Data Analytics and AI 
  • Computer Science 260 Databases & Data Visualization
  • MI353 Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modeling
  • MI462 Applied AI Platforms and Projects

Elective — Choose one of the following:

  • Computer Science 115 Introduction to Python
  • Accounting 345 Corporate Financial Analytics
  • Biology 257 Bioinformatics
  • Marketing 410 Marketing Research

Contact Us

Brennan Pursell, Director of Applied AI Program

 

Graduate Degrees & Certificates

 

Data Analytics — Applied AI, Minor

Overview

Adding a Data Analytics/Applied AI minor to your chosen major will make you stand out as a job applicant.

You will be able to communicate with senior management, determine expectations, create systems to analyze large quantities of data, and deliver that information in a concise report. 

This minor will give you the training needed to:

  • Critically analyze and anticipate patterns in organizational data
  • Create and build predictive models
  • Provide statistical analyses of data points and trends

Not available to students completing a track in data analytics.

Data Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence

Curriculum

A minor consists of 6 courses and is indicated on your permanent record.

  • Management 220 Data Analysis
  • Management 226 Introduction to Data Analytics and AI 
  • Computer Science 260 Databases & Data Visualization
  • MI353 Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modeling
  • MI462 Applied AI Platforms and Projects

Elective — Choose one of the following:

  • Computer Science 115 Introduction to Python
  • Accounting 345 Corporate Financial Analytics
  • Biology 257 Bioinformatics
  • Marketing 410 Marketing Research

Contact Us

Brennan Pursell, Director of Applied AI Program

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