By employing a tangible project within the course, the course will provide an experiential learning opportunity into the lifecycle of business analytics consulting.
The workshop includes one course, which will be taken by students typically in the second semester of their junior or senior year, when they would have taken a few courses in the business analytics co-major. The student should have taken at least two of the following courses: K327 (or S364), G350, K353 or G492.
By employing a tangible project within the course, the course will provide an experiential learning opportunity into the lifecycle of business analytics consulting.
Students who have declared for the Business Analytics Co-Major and have taken or are currently taking their 2nd class in the co-major (or more) are eligible to apply. The workshop meets in-person in the spring semester, so students will need to be on campus in the Spring semester to participate. Students should apply in the Fall semester of the same academic year they wish to participate in the workshop.
Demonstration of an aptitude for analytics through your classes in the Business Analytics Co-Major and an application that indicates a passion for analytics are the primary criteria for selection. Leadership and practical experience in analytics outside of the University are both a plus, but not required.
Applications are currently open for students interested in joining the Spring 2026 BACW cohort. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at 11:59PM.
The application and interview process takes place in the fall semester, prior to the registration period for spring classes.
Final decisions will be communicated to the students by mid-October.
BUS-BE 481 (K481/G481): Business Analytics Consulting Workshop (3 credits)
The Business Analytics Consulting Workshop (BACW) will be unique for undergraduate students from many perspectives. It seeks to bring business analytics consulting in career development for Kelley’s undergraduate students. Additionally, BACW seeks to introduce practice-oriented management frameworks in the class, which will enhance learning experiences for our undergraduate students. BACW consists of a 3 credit hour academic course that admitted students will register for. Students will attend class and/or meet with their client counterparts (sometimes remotely) weekly on Fridays throughout the Spring semester. Each group of students will be assigned to a client project and work on that for the bulk of the semester. The time commitments are similar to that of other 3 credit hour academic courses.
For questions on workshop enrollment, please email ksbwksp@iu.edu