Graduates with key skills at the intersection of business and technology are in greater demand than ever: According to Gartner Group, only 30% of employees have mastered the digital skills required for their jobs. With Portland State University’s (PSU) Business Technology and Analytics (BTA) concentration, students will be prepared to work alongside innovative industry leaders.

PSU is the only public institution in Portland offering this area of study, giving students an affordable option to pursue a specialized degree in a high-demand field. The degree curriculum is informed by market leaders and encompasses real-world education in analytics, databases, security, application development, and systems design. As a STEM-designated program, coursework infuses theoretical, practical, and ethical principles that teach students how to use data for business benefit and maintain respect for privacy and security. Students will also develop a healthy sense of skepticism that will allow them to question data, analysis, and findings. At PSU, students will gain the know-how needed to lead in a world driven by data.  

One of less than 200 business schools worldwide — top 1% — to be accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the elite business school accreditation known internationally.