BA Business (Statistics)

The W. P. Carey BA in business with a concentration in statistics is designed for students interested in a curriculum that helps them develop solid business skills with an emphasis in mathematics and statistics. The program involves theoretical and applied statistics with a focus on practical and applied aspects of statistics.

In this program, you’ll learn how to gather, organize, analyze and interpret data. You’ll gain experience with probability, big data and machine learning and understand how to apply this knowledge in real scenarios. You’ll also become proficient in communicating the results of your analyses, an ability highly valued by employers.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Not available

Campus

West Valley campus

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow's business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education.

The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research and engaging with communities to transform the world.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.

Courses at home university

Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred

from ACI to ASU

Students must earn a “C-” or

higher for courses to transfer to ASU

Graduation requirements at partner institution.

Courses at ASU

Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU

English Composition I & II

General Education and Graduation requirements must be

met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU.

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Featured courses

STP 281: Statistical Analysis for Researchers

Confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one- and two-factor analysis of variance, simple linear regression, multiple regression, chi-square tests and introduction to statistical quality control.

STP 310: Design and Analysis of Experiments

Factorial and nested designs, randomized designs, randomized complete block designs, Latin squares, fixed and random effects, expected mean squares, multiple comparisons and analysis of covariance.

STP 315: Statistical Computing

Statistical techniques using a professional statistical programming language (e.g., SAS, R). Emphasizes correct methods, writing and presentation of results.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

The demand for statisticians has significantly increased because statistical and analytical skills have become critical to so many fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30% from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than average for all occupations.

Financial Analyst

Market and Survey Researcher

Personal Financial Advisor

Statistician

Field Researcher

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	May 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026