Business Analytics, AS

Purpose

The Associate in Science (AS) in Business Analytics program provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as business management analyst, database analyst, budget analyst, database administrator, and operations research analyst. It also prepares students for entry into a variety of baccalaureate degree programs in related disciplines such as accounting, business administration, management, and finance.  The content includes but is not limited to the principles, procedures, and theories of producing financial and market intelligence by querying databases and creating reports and developing methods for identifying data trends existing in information sources.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours in the following areas: 18 credit hours of General Education Requirements, 39 credit hours of Business Analytics Core Requirements, 3 credit hours of Elective Requirements.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below to check for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.

Graduation

Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must indicate their intention to attend commencement ceremony, by completing the Commencement Form by the published deadline.