Big Data & Business Analytics Major

Students can earn a bachelor of science in business administration with this major. See the requirements for the bachelor of science in business administration degree.

• ISOM-130 Data Science and Analytics
• ISOM-230 Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics
• ISOM-330 Applied Predictive Analytics
• EC-450 Applied Econometrics

• ISOM-231 Automatic for the People: Turn Data Into Insight/W R~python
• ISOM-323 Database Management

• ISOM-231 Automatic for the People: Turn Data Into Insight/W R~python
• ISOM-240 Data Privacy and Compliance
• ISOM-314 Object Oriented Programming
• ISOM-323 Database Management
• ISOM-340 Global Cyber Security Principles
• ISOM-440 ERP System & Process Reengineering
• CMPSC-310 Introduction to Data Science
• MKT-322 Marketing Analytics

Practical information systems and data analytics experience prepares students for real-world challenges in the workplace. All IS and BDBA majors much complete 150 hours of approved professional information systems and big data business analytics experience before graduation. The 150 hours of work experience may be obtained in one or more positions as an intern, part- or full-time employee or volunteer. Prior approval of your position by the IS Practical Experience Coordinator is required. This is accomplished by completing the IS Practicum Approval Form.

Most students satisfy this graduation requirement by completing ISOM 560: IS Practicum, a non-credit, tuition-free, pass/fail course. Student should enroll in ISOM 560 the semester when they expect to complete their 150 hours or the subsequent semester. Students may also satisfy this practicum requirement by enrolling in ISOM 520: IS Internship (1 to 3 credits based on the number of hours worked). ISOM 520 requires junior standing and is a graded course that can only be used as a free elective (cannot be used as a major elective).

• ISOM-560 Information Systems Practicum