Faster computing powers have made it possible for organizations to transform their massive amounts of data into information and apply advanced analytics methods to problems that were impossible to solve even ten years ago. Business analytics uses data, statistical and quantitative analysis, programming, predictive modeling, and optimization to make businesses work better and provide them with competitive advantage.<br>A concentration in Business Analytics will prepare you with the skills to use data and models that organizations are looking for in order to help them make better decisions in diverse areas like marketing, supply chain, operations and healthcare.