Data Analytics Minor

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For further information, contact the Data Analytics Minor Advisor, Dr. Dmitriy Krichevskiy.

Student Learning Outcomes for Data Analytics Minor:

Students will be able to:

Students will learn to independently apply the appropriate statistical procedure and use technical skills in predicative and prescriptive modeling to support decision-making.
Students will demonstrate effective communication skills that facilitate the effective presentation of analysis results.
Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically in making decisions based on data analytics.

The following courses are required:

DAT 200 - Data Analytics or
CS 209 - Database Systems
DAT 300 - Big Data and Statistical Analysis
DAT 315 - Machine Learning
DAT 400 - Data Analytics Capstone
CS 113 - NPS The Power and Beauty of Computing or
CS 121 - Computer Science I
MA 250 - MA Sports Analytics or
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics
MA 252 - Statistical Methods in Research or
EC 410 - Econometrics
Approved MOOC (on Python, Hadoop, Business Intelligence, etc.)

SAS Joint Certificate in Data Analytics

The SAS Joint Certificate in Data Analytics is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the Data Analytics minor. Students must complete all of the graduation requirements to receive the certification. Students must take the following courses to obtain the SAS Joint Certificate in Data Analytics. Please refer to the SAS Joint Certificate in Data Analytics for the course requirements.