Quantitative Business Minor
Bring data and analysis to the business side. ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Quantitative Business Minor — 15-18 credit hours spanning statistics, quantitative methods, and operations — gives you the analytical toolkit organizations are looking for in roles across analytics, operations, and marketing research.
Program Overview
The Quantitative Business Minor at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø equips students with the analytical and mathematical tools used to make data-informed decisions in business. Through a combination of statistics, quantitative methods, and operational management coursework, students learn how to interpret and apply business data in real-world contexts. This business minor is an excellent option for students majoring in business, mathematics, or any field where quantitative reasoning and analytical thinking are essential.
At A Glance
Quantitative Business Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On-campus
Length
Typically completed alongside a bachelor's degree
Credits
15-18
Class Size
12:1
Location
Advanced Technology Center, Main Campus
Why Study Quantitative Business Minor at Shawnee University
Data-driven decision-making is what employers ask about. The minor builds that capability around real business problems.
It's flexible — electives let you focus on analytics, spreadsheet tools, or advanced math, depending on where you want to land.
Pairs well with both business and non-business majors. Engineering, economics, math, and social science students all benefit from quantitative business skills.
Coursework includes data analysis, quantitative methods, operations management, and marketing research — practical skills, not theory alone.
The minor is 15-18 credit hours combining required quantitative business courses and a flexible elective:
- BUMG 3200 – Data Analysis
- BUMG 3550 – Quantitative Methods In Business
- BUMG 3850 – Production/Operations Management
- GEP Quantitative Reasoning course (MATH 1200, STAT 1800, or approved equivalent)
- Additional course (3 hours): Spreadsheet Applications, Marketing Research and Analytics, or a second MATH/STAT course
Quantitative Business Minor Frequently Asked Questions
15-18 credit hours, depending on your elective choice.
You should be comfortable with quantitative reasoning. The minor includes a GEP Quantitative Reasoning course and builds from there.
Business analyst, operations analyst, marketing research analyst, supply chain analyst, and similar data-focused roles.
