Center for Business Analytics
“Big data and analytics are impacting every sector of business. By supporting research, teaching, and outreach in business intelligence and analytics, the CBIA will keep the Virginia Tech community at the forefront of this field.“ —Robert Sumichrast, Dean
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- Apr 21 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online All MBA Programs Online Information Session
- Apr 26 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online Evening MBA Online Information Session
- May 12 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online All MBA Programs Online Information Session
- May 13 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online Evening MBA Online Information Session
Our Vision
Data visualization class held in the Athenaeum classroom in Newman Library.
Learning
Why Business Analytics?
A 2018 report from McKinsey & Co. forecast demand for an additional two to four million business analytics workers by 2026 in the United States alone.
Toy safety researchers with children, PhD student Rich Gruss with son Danny, 7. Researchers also include Business Information Technology student Matt Winkler and BIT associate professor Alan Abrahams. Photographed at Imaginations toy shop in Blacksburg.
Academics
Analytics Impacts Business
Analytics is the scientific process of harnessing analytic techniques and technologies to transform raw data into useful information for better business decisions. How are data analysts different from business analysts?
Toy safety researchers with children, PhD student Rich Gruss with son Danny, 7. Researchers also include Business Information Technology student Matt Winkler and BIT associate professor Alan Abrahams. Photographed at Imaginations toy shop in Blacksburg.
Career Opportunities
Study Business Analytics
Build synergistic partnerships with the business community, interact with corporate sponsors who serve as advisors for the CBIA program. Gain a working knowledge and hone your skills in business analytics by enrolling in the MSBA-BA program.