Analytics

The Analytics program explores the knowledge and skills that are essential to collect, analyze, interpret and present information obtained from data drawn from multiple, often disparate sources of organizational data. In today’s workplace, analytics is essential for keeping an organization running smoothly. Many analytics professionals plan and coordinate all technology-related activity for a business and work beside managers of the company to meet the technological needs of the organization. This degree program of study is designed for the student seeking a greater emphasis on studying informatics and business intelligence. Professionals in analytics use advanced computation and mathematical techniques to solve critical business problems. Computer technology is used to develop quantitative models and create database systems that the student applies to management decision-making.

Program Goals

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Analytics program are able to:

Identify and assess the opportunities, needs and constraints for data usage within an organizational context;
Integrate information technology and data science to maximize the value of data;
Design innovative and creative data analytics solutions;
Communicate clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences;
Strengthen state and local economies by meeting the demand for well-educated and skilled data analysis; and,
Lead analytics teams and projects.

As part of the Analytics Program, the student completes a professional portfolio as a means for assessing learning outcomes and enhancing personal and professional development.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Analytics, B.S.