Saint Mary’s Business Intelligence and Data Analytics programs renews the partnership with the International Institute for Business Analytics.
The renewed agreement between Saint Mary’s Business Intelligence Academic Programs and the International Institute for Business Analytics reinforces a shared commitment to delivering industry sought-after education. Any student who takes a business intelligence course, whether in the undergraduate or graduate programs in Winona, or in the Twin Cities Bachelor of Science Business Administration program with a track in Business Intelligence benefits directly from this partnership through embedded curriculum.
At the core of the partnership is the deliberate pairing of real-world industry knowledge and standards with foundational classroom learning. Rather than treating academic theory and professional practice as separate tracks, the integrated approach embeds contemporary business intelligence frameworks, analytical methodologies, and industry standards directly into coursework.
By maintaining strong ties with the International Institute for Business Analytics, Saint Mary’s ensures its academic offerings evolve alongside rapid shifts in data and business strategy. Undergraduate students gain a competitive head start as they prepare to enter the workforce, while graduate students deepen their strategic capabilities to lead data-driven initiatives across organizations through industry-recognized training via the Busines Analytics Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
Additionally, Saint Mary’s Center for Business Analytics and the International Institute for Business Analytics share common goals around delivering impactful trainings and seminars. Through this aligned effort, students are increasingly provided opportunities to study for a number of external examinations for certification, enabling them to pair recognized credentials with their academic degrees.
This continued alliance underscores Saint Mary’s dedication to preparing career-ready professionals equipped with the practical skills, industry certifications, and analytical rigor employers actively seek.
