Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics Technology
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of information technology principles and practices, with a focus on data analytics. The program consists of 120 semester credit hours, typically completed in 32 months.
Course Structure
Required Courses in Information Technology (49.00 credits):
IS 122 - Programming Logic (3.00)
IS 123 - Computer Networks (3.00) or IS 195 Transition to Technology Concepts (3.00)
IS 183 - Database Concepts and Applications I (3.00)
IS 187 - Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting I (3.00)
IS 192 - Linux Administration (3.00)
IS 283 - Network Security (3.00)
IS 285 - Routers and Switches I (3.00)
IS 287 - Routers and Switches II (3.00)
IS 293 - Linux Application Server (3.00)
IS 296 - Python Programming (3.00)
IT 120 - Technical Writing (1.00)
IT 346 - Information Technology Project Management (3.00)
IT 368 - Cloud Computing (3.00)
NT 181 - Network and Server Operating Systems (3.00)
NT 201 - Network Infrastructure Administration (3.00)
NT 306 - Virtualization (3.00)
NT 326 - System Administration Scripting (3.00)
Required Courses in Technical Specialty Domain - Data Analytics (24.00 credits):
DA 301 - Statistics for Data Analytics (3.00)
DA 302 - Foundations of Data Analytics (3.00)
DA 304 - Python for Data Analytics (3.00)
DA 306 - R Programming for Data Analytics (3.00)
DA 402 - Data Analytics and Projects I (3.00)
DA 404 - Data Analytics and Projects II (3.00)
DA 408 - Data Management (3.00)
DA 410 - Data Presentation and Visualization (3.00)
Elective Courses in Information Technology (6.00 credits):
Any information technology, information systems, computer science, or related discipline course (6.00)
Required Capstone or Internship (3.00 credits):
IS 495 - Internship (3.00) or IT 491 - Information Technology Capstone Project (3.00)
Required Courses in General Education (36.00 credits):
Communications (12.00)
Humanities (9.00, including 3.00 in cultural diversity)
Mathematics (6.00)
Science (3.00)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6.00)
Personal and Professional Development Courses (2.00 credits):
PD 121 - Professional Development I (1.00)
PD 202 - Professional Development II (1.00)
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Documentation of 4 years of successful completion of secondary studies in an English-speaking school. Documentation of successful completion from a University-approved college preparatory ESL program. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | TOEFL iBT: 61
IELTS: 5.5
PTE Academic: 44
iTEP: 3.7
DuoLingo (DET): 95 |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | 5.5 |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | 61 |
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Cloud Architect
- IT Project Manager
- Software Developer
- IT Consultant
- Technical Support Specialist