Business Analytics Minor Application Form
Business analytics focuses on the effective use of data and information to provide fact-based insights
and drive positive business actions. The minor in business analytics prepares students to solve complex
decision problems in a business environment with a combination of quantitative skills and hand-on
expertise using current software applications.
Students seeking to add the BSAN minor must submit an application by November 1st in the fall or by
April 1st in the spring. Applications are reviewed twice a year at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
A complete application to the minor includes this form and a letter of recommendation from your COB
291 instructor.
Name:
Major(s):
JMU ID:
Semester to take first BSAN course:
JMU email address:
Semester for expected graduation:
Admission to the BSAN minor depends on a student’s performance in one course from each of the
following 4 competency areas:
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One introductory management science course (COB 291 or equivalent)
One introductory calculus course (MATH 205, MATH 231, MATH 235, GISAT 151 or equivalent)
One statistics course (COB 191, MATH 220, MATH 285, MATH 318, GISAT 251, or equivalent)
One economics course (GECON 200 or ECON 201)
Admission is based on an average of a student’s highest grades earned at JMU in one course from each
competency area and the letter of recommendation, and is subject to space availability; transfer
transcripts will also be reviewed.
In the table below, indicate the courses for the competency areas you have either completed or are in
the process of completing.
Competency Area
Course
Semester/Year Enrolled
Grade*
Management Science
Calculus
Statistics
Economics
*Write IP if “in progress” and CR for transfer or college credit. Grade and credit information will be
verified by the JMU Registrar.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Submit completed BSAN minor application to:
Katrina Spickler, ZSH Office 233