With Decision Sciences skills, individuals can utilize quantitative information to help managers develop data-informed solutions in diverse business areas. According to Forbes, IBM predicted that by 2020, the number of jobs for all US data professionals will increase by 364,000 openings to 2,720,000.
Potential Career Fields
There is so much that you can do with your degree. Below are some initial options from the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other resources that you can explore.
- Business Analyst
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Information Security Analyst
- Management Analysts
- Operations Manager
- Operations Research Analyst
- Survey Researchers
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Business Intelligence Director
What Alumni Are Doing with this Major According to LinkedIn
Connect with Alumni to help you explore and gain insights on industries. You can do this through informational interviewing.
- Kaiser Permanente – Data Analyst
- Sunrun – Salesforce Development Analyst
- Facebook – Diversity Business Analyst
- PG&E – Wellness Program Manager
- Google – Operations Analyst
- Ebates – Business Analyst, ShopStyle
- Cisco – Engineer, Python
- Genentech – Product Manager
College of Business Organizations
Check out student organizations within the College of Business who can help you network, develop skills, and learn more about possibilities within this major.
Professional Associations
Professional associations can be a great way to learn about what is going on in industries and companies that may be relevant to your major. Often these associations have low-cost membership fees for students and may special internship programs, scholarships, or networking
events that will promote the professional development of future professionals. Here are some professional associations that you may want to explore.
- Digital Analytics Association
- Informs
- Institute of Management Consultants
- Insights Association
- International Institute for Business Analysis
Career Research Resources
- What Can I Do with This Major? (On the SFSU Career Services site)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- ONET
Jobs/Internships
Check out the resources below to help you explore jobs/internships to gain experience.
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance with figuring out what to do with your major or with finding job/internship opportunities, please check out the College of Business Career Center in BUS 137. You can email cobcareer@sfsu.edu or call 415-338-2509 to set up an in-person, phone, or video appointment.
For additional support, you can check out the SFSU Career Services and Leadership Development Center.