Eastern Michigan University

What you'll study

The programme blends foundational business courses with focused quantitative and analytical subjects. Early years cover core business disciplines such as accounting, finance, marketing and management alongside calculus and introductory statistics. Upper-level modules emphasise quantitative techniques and their application to business problems.

• Foundations: Principles of management, financial and managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law and ethics.
• Quantitative core: Inferential statistics, probability, regression analysis, time-series forecasting, optimisation methods (linear and integer programming), simulation and decision analysis.
• Data and computing: Data management and databases, spreadsheet modelling and VBA, programming for analytics (commonly R or Python), business intelligence and visualisation tools.
• Applications: Operations management, supply chain analytics, project management, revenue and forecasting models, risk analysis and quality management.
• Capstone and experiential learning: A senior project or practicum that applies quantitative methods to a real business problem, plus opportunities for internships and collaborative projects with local employers.
• Electives: Students can choose elective modules in related areas such as management information systems, advanced analytics, econometrics or entrepreneurship to tailor the degree toward their career goals.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary school diploma with sufficient preparation in mathematics. Eastern Michigan University considers academic records holistically, so strong performance in quantitative subjects and completion of pre-calculus or calculus and statistics at secondary level are advantageous. International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements through recognised tests or equivalent qualifications. Transfer students are evaluated on college transcripts and transfer credit policies.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for quantitative and analytical roles across industries. Typical entry-level jobs include business analyst, data analyst, operations analyst, supply chain analyst, forecasting analyst and risk analyst. With additional experience or study, alumni move into management consulting, analytics leadership, financial modelling, operations management or graduate programmes in analytics, business or operations research. The degree also provides a strong foundation for professional certifications in analytics, project management or supply chain.

Why study at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan offers a business-focused curriculum with direct access to applied learning opportunities and regional employers in the Detroit metropolitan area. The College of Business emphasises practical skills in data analysis and decision-making, supported by computing labs, faculty with applied research experience and career services that connect students with internships and employers. Smaller class sizes foster personalised instruction and faculty mentoring, while student clubs and experiential projects help build a professional network and hands-on experience prior to graduation.