Analytics & Operations

Organizations are gathering and analyzing more data than ever before. This trend is continuing to accelerate, and business managers are actively seeking business school graduates with data management and data analysis skills. The Analytics & Operations department offers introductory and advanced courses in the areas of business analytics, operations, and supply chain management. The faculty and students in the Analytics & Operations Department are interested in how organizations can organize and utilize data, in combination with statistical and optimization methods and information technology, to improve the quality and speed of business decisions and processes.

Concentration Requirements

I wanted to add a diverse skillset to my toolbox and challenge myself to learn a whole new framework to solve difficult business problems.

Jafet Rubi, ’22

Feature Stories

November 18, 2024

Student Scholars

University of Richmond Alum Aamy Bakry Receives 2025 American Chemical Society Pride Merck Graduate Research Award

This award annually recognizes up to six recipients who present their research during a symposium at the Spring American Chemical Society national meeting. Awardees also receive a stipend and a one-year mentorship program that pairs them with an industry employee.

Left to right: William R. Van Buren, Chair of the VFIC, Professor Sara Hanson, and UR President Kevin F. Hallock

November 12, 2024

University of Richmond Marketing Professor Sara Hanson Receives State Award for Excellence in Teaching Technology

Marketing professor Sara Hanson has been awarded the H. Hiter Harris III Excellence in Instructional Technology Award from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.