Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Data Analytics option
About the option
Data analytics helps to uncover insight from big data, build models that relate actions to consequences, and perform optimization and simulation analyses that lead to quality decisions and better outcomes in shorter times.
The job opportunities for graduates with data analytical skills have never been more numerous. The data analytics option is designed to cater to this need by equipping our undergraduates with the skills needed to crunch huge data sets into meaningful information to further facilitate smart business decision-making.
Data analytics courses introduce students computational, mathematical and statistical methods. Students will also further develop their critical thinking, visualization and communication skills to address business problems from a data-driven perspective.
Take a look at the following informational presentation below:
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| Old requirements |
Note: The option requirements apply for current students. Consult with ISDS department
for more information. Bachelor of Science Degree RequirementsBusiness Administration MajorAll students in the Craig School of Business who are working toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must satisfy (a) the university's General Education requirements; (b) pre-business requirements, which include demonstration of computer competency, a seven-course group of pre-business courses, and both a cumulative and campus GPA of at least 2.25 to declare an option; (c) upper-division core requirements of six upper-division courses, (d) option requirements of 24 units in an area of specialization; (e) the upper-division writing skills requirement; (f) an integrative course requirement; and (g) complete at least 50 percent of the required business units in the Craig School of Business. The Data analytics option builds on students’ solid quantitative and analytical skills. Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented in the use of technology. The pre-business courses include material considered essential for further study in business. The upper-division core courses provide a broad background and a breadth of knowledge and understanding. The option courses enable the student to specialize in a specific area of business and to prepare for effective performance in future employment. Pre-Business requirements* (16 units) Upper-division core requirements (24 units) Option requirements (24 units) Required Courses (15 units) IS 186: Project Management Elective Courses (9 units, Select any three (3) of these or other courses approved by the Chair and the Dean): ACCT 146: Accounting Information Systems and Controls General Education requirements (48 units)*** Grade Requirement Upper-division writing skills requirement (3 units) Integrative course requirement (3 units) Electives and remaining degree requirements (2 units) Total (120 units) * This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 48 units. ** This is a three-semester sequence of classes that cannot be taken concurrently or out of order. *** Note: Business majors are exempt from G.E. Area MI. |
| New requirements (starting Fall2018) |
Note: The option requirements apply for new students. Consult with ISDS department for more information. Bachelor of Science Degree RequirementsBusiness Administration MajorAll students in the Craig School of Business who are working toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must satisfy (a) the university's General Education requirements; (b) pre-business requirements, which include demonstration of computer competency, a seven-course group of pre-business courses, and both a cumulative and campus GPA of at least 2.25 to declare an option; (c) upper-division core requirements of six upper-division courses, (d) option requirements of 24 units in an area of specialization; (e) the upper-division writing skills requirement; (f) an integrative course requirement; and (g) complete at least 50 percent of the required business units in the Craig School of Business. The Data Analytics option builds on students’ solid quantitative and analytical skills. Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented in the use of technology. The pre-business courses include material considered essential for further study in business. The upper-division core courses provide a broad background and a breadth of knowledge and understanding. The option courses enable the student to specialize in a specific area of business and to prepare for effective performance in future employment. Pre-Business requirements* (16 units) DS 123 FIN 120 IS 130 MGT 110 MGT 124 MKTG 100S Option requirements (24 units) Required Courses (15 units) IS 186: Project Management Elective Courses (9 units, Select any three (3) of these or other courses approved by the Chair and the Dean): ACCT 146: Accounting Information Systems and Controls General Education requirements (48 units)*** Grade Requirement Upper-division writing skills requirement (3 units) Integrative course requirement (3 units) Electives and remaining degree requirements (2 units) Total (120 units) * This total indicates that 6 units for DS 71 and ECON 50 are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 48 units. ** This is a three-semester sequence of classes that cannot be taken concurrently or out of order. *** Note: Business majors are exempt from G.E. Area MI. |