Quantitative Business Minor
Bring data and analysis to the business side. Shawnee State'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 Shawnee State University 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.
