The Data Analytics program provides a strong base for students interested in developing skills to collect, organize, analyze, interpret and present data. Students completing the program can pursue employment or a baccalaureate degree in the area of data analytics. The combination of courses in mathematics, computer science, and data analytics provides the student with the necessary knowledge and experience to use large data sets to make data driven decisions and to effectively communicate patterns and relationships. Program content is reinforced with hands on experience, and students will be required to apply course content to applications from business and industry.
Upon completion of this program students will have a strong foundation in computing, mathematics and data science needed to succeed in an entry level data analytics position or to pursue a baccalaureate degree.
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Upon the completion of the degree in Data Analytics, graduates will be able to:
- Understand the data science life cycle and how it applies across a variety of industries.
- Efficiently collect and organize data from a variety of sources.
- Effectively apply statistical tools to identify patterns and relationships in large data sets.
- Effectively use data mining techniques to make recommendations to address real world problems.
- Effectively communicate patterns and relationships using a variety of data visualization techniques.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.