Data Analytics 62 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Data Analytics Associate Degree program will prepare learners to map, interpret and strategically use data as it is used across several sectors. Learners will identify data patterns and relationships, map data across different sources, create databases and reports, apply statistical tools, practice problem solving and strategic thinking and utilize technology to meet tactical objectives related to data.
Learners will get practice on real-life data sets from across industry sectors such as agriculture, information technology, manufacturing and healthcare. Learners will gain an understanding of tools and tactics such as data-specific programming languages, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and automation in order to understand how internal and external data can be leveraged to improve efficiencies and make decisions.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Utilize appropriate industry standard technology in a data-rich environment
- Design and manage databases to support data analysis
- Apply techniques to acquire, secure, clean, transform, inspect and identify patterns in data from diverse sources to extract meaning
- Employ statistical and computational thinking to analyze data
- Produce data visualization to communicate insights to business stakeholders
- Demonstrate professional employability skills for success in the business environment
- Describe the impact of data within an organization and across specific industry sectors
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Data Architect
- Database Developer
- Database Consultant
- Information Modeling Engineer Specialist
- Data Administrator
- Data Warehouse Analyst
Courses
The Data Analytics Associate Degree is a 62 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Lakeland University | Computer Science |
| Western Governors University | BS in Cloud Computing |
| Western Governors University | BS in Computer Science |
| Western Governors University | BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance |
| Western Governors University | BS in Data Management/Data Analytics |
| Western Governors University | BS in Information Technology |
| Western Governors University | BS in Network Operations and Security |
| Western Governors University | BS in Software Development |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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