Data Analytics

The SPCS Data Analytics Program offers the following programs of study:

  • Bachelor’s degree Major in Data Analytics
  • Post-bachelor’s Certificate of Applied Studies in Data Analytics (Online)
  • Undergraduate Major

    DA Major Program of Study

    The undergraduate major in Data Analytics is available for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS).

    Total: 30 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.

    Professional Core

    9 semester hours

    • LDSP 368U Leadership in the Global Environment, 3
    • ISYS 309U Data Ethics, 3
    • MATH 265U Applied Statistics, 3

    Required

    9 semester hours

    • ISYS 304U Introduction to Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 312U Predictive Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 314U Data Visualization, 3

    Focus

    12 semester hours from the following:

    • ISYS 311U Database Design, 4
    • ISYS 315U Big Data Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 316U Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 320U Prescriptive Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 355U Computer Programming in Java, 4
    • ISYS 398U Selected Topics, 1-6
  • Undergraduate Certificate

    Certificate in Data Analytics

    An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in the Certificate of Applied Studies in Data Analytics. This certificate is offered entirely online effective fall 2022.

    Total: 18 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.

    Required

    6 semester hours

    • ISYS 304U Introduction to Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 314U Data Visualization, 3

    Elective

    12 semester hours from the following:

    • ISYS 309U Data Ethics, 3
    • ISYS 311U Database Design, 4
    • ISYS 312U Predictive Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 315U Big Data Analytics, 3 
    • ISYS 316U Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 320U Prescriptive Analytics, 3
    • ISYS 355U Computer Programming in Java, 4
    • ISYS 398U Selected Topics, 1-6
    • MATH 265U Applied Statistics, 3