Kelley Homecoming

Indiana U’s Kelley & Luddy Schools Launch a Business Intelligence and Data Science Degree

Employers today are looking to hire problem-solvers who understand both data and business, and Indiana University’s new joint degree delivers exactly that.

“The joint degree of Business Intelligence and Data Science is unlike anything we are currently seeing at the other major academic institutions where we recruit,” says Derek Bang, founder and CEO of Kodiak Solutions.

Launching next fall, Indiana U’s Bachelor of Science in Business Intelligence & Data Science program will officially kick off. This is a STEM-designated program that fuses the strategic savvy of the Kelley School of Business with the technical depth of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Students will learn to identify business challenges, apply computational tools, and deliver insights that drive decisions.

“My company, along with most other technology and tech-enabled service providers, continues to need more new hires with the proper background, education, and training in various business intelligence applications and baseline data science knowledge,” says Bang.

INSIDE THE PROGRAM’S CURRICULUM

The curriculum is as forward-thinking as the industries it serves. Students will learn through core courses in business, math, and data science, with electives ranging from crypto assets and behavioral finance to artificial intelligence and data visualization. At the end of the program, graduates will have learned how to explain causes, predict outcomes, and boost efficiency, whether they’re working with Fortune 500s or startups.

Kelley Dean Pat Hopkins says that this degree “represents the future of business education, where deep analytical expertise meets strategic insight.” Luddy Dean Joanna Millunchick adds that the most powerful solutions emerge at the intersection of disciplines.

With applications now open and the first class set to graduate in 2030, Indiana University is pleased to welcome the next generation of data-driven decision-makers.

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