About the Data Analytics Minor
The data analytics minor is a 15-credit-hour program that resides in UW’s College of Business. It’s designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gather, process and
interpret the large amounts of data. So they’ll thrive in today’s fast-paced business
environment.
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program to pursue a data analytics
minor.
There are plenty of opportunities for data analytics students to interact with each
other and others with similar interests. One way our students network is through the
economics club — where students discuss monetary theory, game theory and other exciting areas of
economics.
Students also have access to the Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center — a common space for all students located in the College of Business.
What can you do with a data analytics degree?
A degree in data analytics gives you the skills to turn data into smart decisions—and that’s something every industry needs. You’ll learn how to collect, analyze and visualize data to solve real-world problems in business, healthcare, tech, sports, government and more. Whether you want to track trends, improve operations or help companies understand their customers, this degree opens the door to high-demand jobs like data analyst, business intelligence analyst or even data scientist. It’s also a great foundation if you’re thinking about grad school or diving deeper into fields like AI or machine learning.
A data analytics education opens the door to many career paths. Here's a selection of the jobs you may consider:
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data scientist
- Marketing analyst
- Financial analyst
- Operations analyst
- Healthcare data analyst
- Risk analyst
- Data engineer
- Machine learning specialist
- Sports performance analyst
- Supply chain analyst
- Policy analyst
- Customer insights analyst
- Fraud detection analyst
Some of the job titles that UW graduates hold include:
- Senior Product Manager
- Consultant
- Head of Data & Analytics
- Director of Data Strategy
- Financial Analyst
- IT Manager
- Adidas
- Honeywell
- EY
- Epsilon
- Slalom
- Capgemini
- PIN Business Network
Data analysis is a valuable skill in today’s job market because nearly every industry relies on data to make informed decisions. Companies and organizations need people who can interpret complex information, spot trends and turn data into actionable insights that drive performance, efficiency and innovation. As businesses become more data-driven, the demand for professionals with strong analytical skills continues to grow—making data analytics a smart and versatile skill that opens doors across tech, healthcare, finance, marketing and beyond.
