Power Innovation with Data-Driven Strategies
Business as usual doesn’t change the world. People do. Combining data with a human-centered approach can sustain communities, ecosystems, education, and even health. From building apps to building relationships, learn to amplify your impact with data-driven strategies.
Business & Data Analytics
Become a strategic thinker, insightful planner and tech-savvy problem solver by combining business skills and hard data. Make financial decisions and drive strategy, as well as effectively communicate information and innovation for any business or organization.
Majors & Programs in this PathwayMy goal is to be a change maker in the world. And I think my major is really helping me build up the tangible skills necessary to do that.
Current Outlooks & Opportunities in the Field
Projected job growth for actuaries until 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median annual wage for market research analysts, a field that’s expected to grow 13% until 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected job growth for financial managers until 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career Options
Because business touches just about everything, there’s no limit to the industries you can work in when you study business and data.
- Product Design
- Investment & Financial Modeling
- Prototyping & Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Market Analyst
- UX/UI Designer
- Human Resources
- Metrics & Data Visualization
- Information Assurance
Career Outcomes
Get hands-on experience work with local industry partners, gain valuable skill through career-relevant on-campus jobs, and take on meaningful internships as early as your first year.
Champlain students enter the job market with stacked resumes, eye-catching portfolios, and years of real-world experience.
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Coursework Highlights
Learn by doing in our career-focused classes.
- Business Models for Impact
- Data Visualization
- Entrepreneurship: Creating New Ventures
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Machine Learning
- Sports Marketing
- The Art & Science of Leadership
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The college places a huge emphasis on the advancement of knowledge and encourages students to broaden perspectives and think freely.
Majors
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- Bachelor of Science
Use math to tell stories, crack real-world issues, explore diverse applications, and gain problem-solving skills for future success in many industries.
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- Bachelor of Science
The way we think about the environment can’t be separated from the way we think about people, and vice versa. Learn the skills to cultivate a career in a growing field.
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- Data Science for Sustainability Concentration
- Dialogue & Consensus Building for Sustainability Solutions Concentration
- Education for Sustainability Concentration
- Environmental Communication Concentration
- Environmental Policy Concentration
- Environmental Studies Concentration
- Reinventing Business Through Sustainability Concentration
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Bachelor of Science
So you mean business? Good, so do we. Start gaining real business experience at great Vermont entrepreneurial companies like Burton Snowboards as early as your first year.
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- Bachelor of Science
For our digital future to be secure, information must be safe. Earn real-world experience in computer networking and cybersecurity at Champlain College, and prepare yourself for a vital role protecting society from cyber threats.
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Develop your self-expression in our Creative Media major, and learn the business side of interdisciplinary production, digital creation, and entrepreneurship.
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- Bachelor of Science
Release your digital investigation skills. Adopt the investigator’s mindset, solve mysteries, and master artifact discovery with Digital Forensics at Champlain College.
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- Bachelor of Science
Be a digital pioneer. Bring the fullness of your human self to the study of emerging technology, including Artificial Intelligence, and make sure the digital future is humane as well as human.
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- Bachelor of Science
Gaming is global, and its future requires business leaders who understand the industry. Champlain College is a hub for gaming – study Game Business & Publishing and learn alongside your future peers.
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- Bachelor of Science
This one-of-a-kind program prepares you to guide the teams creating tomorrow’s games. Immerse yourself in collaborative, hands-on projects in the Game Production Management major at Champlain College.
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- Bachelor of Science
Design your own major through Champlain’s Degree Design Lab. You’ll combine courses and real-world learning experiences to personalize your own education.
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- Bachelor of Science
Businesses run on stories and data. Tune in to emerging marketing strategies and graduate ready for your career, with impressive industry-standard certifications.
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- Bachelor of Science
Start building your professional marketing skills right away, taking hands-on courses in your first semester. Intern with local companies, and graduate career-ready.
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- Bachelor of Science
Study human motivations and the latest neuroscience in a career-focused Psychology major that prepares you for this dynamic field.
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- Undeclared
It’s ok not to know what you want to study or what career to pursue—we’ve got you covered. Our Upside-Down Curriculum lets you explore your options and interests, even if you’re unsure about a major.
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- Undeclared
Apply Undeclared in Communications & Creative Media to find your voice, artistic talent, and creative passion—and turn them into a career path unique to you.
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- Undeclared
At Champlain, we’re building the world we want to live in using human-centered technology. Apply Undeclared to ITS to discover how you can shape the future with us.
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- Undeclared
The School of Social Innovation is all about positive impact. Apply Undecided to explore how your career can improve livelihoods and build better futures.
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- Undeclared
One of the most innovative and versatile fields, choosing Undeclared in Business at Champlain College is the first step to countless career opportunities in Burlington and beyond.
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Minors
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Learn to assess, analyze, and manage risk and liability—a perfect career-building minor for math lovers and problem solvers looking to support a business.
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Knowledge you gain from a Business Administration minor isn’t limited to business. From theatre to technology, apply your skills to any interest or passion.
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The collection and analysis of data is one of the largest markets in the world. Learn how to analyze, manipulate, and integrate this data successfully and become part of the data-driven marketplace.
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Learn how to turn ideas into profitable businesses or non-profit with an Entrepreneurship minor.
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Discover the best practices for working with employees and management within an office while following legal requirements and effectively enforcing company policies.
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Identify the opportunities and challenges of navigating the variety of international markets, cultures and geopolitical contexts that arise when conducting business on a global scale.
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Great marketing is a key part of any successful business. Learn the fundamentals of marketing to boost your resume, enhance your career, and get a better understanding of your industry.
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Business can do better—we’ll show you how ethical business policies and practices can build healthier communities and environments, without sacrificing profits.
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More Inside Career Pathways
Business & Data Analytics
Drive change at the intersection of information and impact.
Creative Arts & Communication
Bring ideas to life in unexpected ways.
Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Digital Technology
Solve everyday problems to build a better future.
Education, Humanities & the Sciences
The born educator, the team player, the change maker, the advocate.
Game Design & Development
Turn concepts into digital reality.
Individualized Studies & Undeclared
Learn what you love, and love what you learn.
Law & Society
Uphold a system of justice through meaningful public service.