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Why Join the
CIA Program?

Real experience. Meaningful connections. Career-defining outcomes. Here's what the program looks like.

What Sets Us Apart

The CIA Difference

There are many majors and programs on campus. Here's why CIA members consistently stand out — in interviews, in internships, and in their careers.

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Competitions

Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competitions (MUDAC) allow students to analyze real industry data, develop insights, and present strategic recommendations to executive‑level judges.

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Client Projects

Students work with companies like Amsoil, Minnesota Wild, Dairy Queen, and many more to get real-world experience.

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Internships

Our alumni actively recruit CIA members and provide mentorship, referrals, and career guidance at companies across the country.

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24/7 Lab Access

Students have 24/7 access to the lab which allows them to work with sophisticated software tools and industry datasets.

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Cohorts

Cohorts are selected through a competitive application process and complete all four courses together. They collaborate closely as they compete off‑site, deliver analyses to partner companies, and build strong relationships.

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Mentors

Help assist you in your studies, give expert advice, facilitate knowledge and skills for you to then apply to internships, scholarships, and more.

Career Outcomes & Grad Outcomes

Where CIA Members Go

Our alumni have landed at some of the world's most respected companies. Here are the numbers that speak for themselves.

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Placement rate
After graduation

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Average Starting
Salary

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Employment
offered from internship

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Students Granted
Baccalarreate Degrees

Where Our Members and Alumni Work

They have secured roles at many companies including:

Ovative Group
3M
Logical Information System
YouGov
Land O'Lakes
Maurices
The Bluebird Group
Best Buy
United Health Care Group

Majors Core Courses

Students are required to take business and economics core courses and courses related to their majors:

Finance & Accounting
Business Law
Information Technology
Management
Marketing
Psychology
Writing & Communications
Mathematics
Economics
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