Introduction to Business Analytics: 2026 Release ISE

Introduction to Business Analytics equips students with the skills to ask the right questions, analyze data using tools like Excel®, Tableau®, Power BI®, and now Python® and GenAI, and interpret results to make informed business decisions. This title integrates an author-created framework called the SOAR analytics model—Specify the question, Obtain the data, Analyze the data, and Report the results—throughout its chapters and labs, ensuring a structured approach to learning. With over 100 hands-on labs and a capstone featuring three comprehensive projects, students gain practical experience applying the SOAR model to real-world business scenarios. This unique focus on practical application and accessible tools makes Introduction to Business Analytics the ideal choice for introductory-level business analytics courses.