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Lead with data to shape the future of business

Professor Paul Clay helps a student with computer work

At Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, the Quantitative Business Analysis (QBA) major combines business insight with data science to prepare you for high-demand careers in analytics, finance, economics, and management.

Whether you鈥檙e fascinated by numbers, eager to solve real-world problems, or driven to lead with evidence-based decisions, QBA gives you the tools to thrive.

What makes this program unique is the ability to choose from four specialized concentrations鈥擝usiness Analytics, Quantitative Economic Analysis, Quantitative Financial Analysis, or Engineering Management鈥攕o you can tailor your studies to your career goals.

  • QBA Major
QBA Major

What you’ll gain

  • Analytical expertise: Master business data analysis, visualization, and econometric modeling to solve complex business problems.
  • Specialized skills: Build advanced knowledge in financial modeling, forecasting, spreadsheet simulation, and information systems.
  • Interdisciplinary applications: Apply quantitative methods to fields such as economics, finance, engineering management, and business analytics.
  • Career preparation: Through internships, applied projects, and a strategic capstone, you’ll graduate prepared for high-demand roles in analytics, finance, and consulting.

Program highlights

  • Core courses: Business Data Analysis, Econometrics, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Simulation, and Strategic Management Capstone.
  • Practical tools: Gain proficiency in statistical programming, financial modeling platforms, and business information systems.
  • Hands-on learning: Engage in internships, consulting projects, and community-based collaborations that put your classroom skills into practice.
  • Customizable concentrations: Tailor your degree with one of four pathways—Business Analytics, Quantitative Economic Analysis, Quantitative Financial Analysis, or Engineering Management.
Ivan Guardiola

"QBA will give students the tools to not only understand complex data but to tell a compelling story with it."

Ivan G Guardiola
Chair and Endowed Professor of Management

Career opportunities with a QBA degree

Graduates of the Quantitative Business Analysis program are equipped with the technical expertise and business insight to step into high-demand roles across industries. Whether your path leads to corporate strategy, finance, consulting, or analytics-driven entrepreneurship, your QBA degree prepares you for a wide variety of career directions.

Possible careers include:

  • Business/Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Product Manager (tech/business hybrid roles)
  • Economic Analyst
  • Engineering Project Manager (with EM concentration)

Graduates are also well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees in MBA programs, economics, finance, or data science.