Data Analytics

Program Overview
Courses

Work with our data scientists and we’ll teach you how to be an ambassador for effective, ethical data. With courses including object-oriented system design and programming, ethics and policy, information structures and database management systems, you’ll be a well-rounded data analyst. You'll understand why people seek information, theoretically, virtually and physically. We'll teach you how to apply your technical know-how to what interests you most. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a competitive market, and you’ll have the experience to show it.

This program is similar to Data Science degree but may be more attainable for those students seeking stronger analytic skills.

Program Foundations

Concentrations

Capstone Projects

Courses

General education hours required (38 hours)

Specific courses required:

BI 4213 - Biblical Ethics
MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People
LUSS 2093 - Impact of Internet Technologies on Society

Required courses for major area:

CCT 395V - Internship
CCT 4613 - Senior Project
CS 1213 - Introduction to Computer Programming
CS 1233 - Object-Oriented System Design and Programming
CS 2243 - Database Management Systems
DS 1123 - Introduction to Data Science
DS 2063 - Modern Computing Applications for Data Science
DS 3123 - Information Ethics and Policy
DS 3213 - Principles of Data Science
DS 3223 - Information Structures
DS 3323 - Principles of Statistical Analysis and Decision Modeling
DS 4133 - Research Methods in Data Science
DS 4223 - Data Mining and Analysis
ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business
IT 1213 - Graphic Design Studio
IT 2223 - Web Application Development I
IT 2233 - User Interface Design
IT 3313 - Network Principles
IT 3413 - Systems Analysis and Design
IT 3423 - Project Management
MA 2053 - Survey of Calculus
MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics
MA 1113 - College Algebra
MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
SEC 3113 - Fundamentals of Information Security

Concentrations courses (choose one concentration and up to nine hours):

Information Technology Entrepreneurship:

ENT 3543 - Entrepreneur Marketing
ITM 4023 - Data & Knowledge Management
ENT 4503 - New Venture Creation

Health Care:

DS 4103 - Introduction to Health Care Informatics
DS 4003 - Decision Support Systems
DS 4013 - Information Systems Management

Business Intelligence:

MK 3403 - Strategic Internet Marketing
MK 4533 - Marketing Research and Plans
ITM 4023 - Data & Knowledge Management

Environmental Management:

ESS 2123 - Principles of Sustainability
ESS 4213 - Environmental Law and Policy
ESS 4223 - Fundamentals of Environmental Management and Technology

Contact Information

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

Career Paths

Operations Research Analysts

Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.

Computer Network Architects

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.

Database Administrators

Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and secure from unauthorized access.