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Data Analytics
Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023
About the Program
Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree and certificate programs are for the business professional with an emphasis on a variety of computer subjects applicable to the most career paths. The types of jobs held by computer professionals fall into several general categories, including computer design and manufacturing, computer sales and service, system development and programming, computer operations, database management, technical support, and project management. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program is designed to do the following: introduce students to basic computer literacy skills, build a solid foundation of knowledge to transfer to a four-year institution, enhance, improve, and upgrade current computer skills and business application proficiency, and provide classes that support the pursuit of computer industry certifications.
About the Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics will provide students with a solid foundation in the fields of data analytics, business intelligence analysis, or data science. The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for entry-level positions or to help advance into careers in data collection, data processing, data analysis and to provide a foundation for future training in data science and big data analysis. Students will learn how to make business decisions based upon the analysis of large amounts of data. Students will learn about processing, integrating, modeling, mining, and analytics related to Big Data. Students will use frameworks, tools, services, and programming languages to analyze data. Courses will integrate Google Data Analyst Professional Career Certificate content, giving students the ability to achieve an important industry certification.
Career Opportunities
Big data analytics is used by a broad range of industries including banking, communications, healthcare, government and transportation. Career Opportunities include, but are not limited to, Business Intelligence Analysts, Data Analysts, Big Data Technologist.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics, the student will be able to describe the purpose, potential uses, and methods of data collection and analyses in a variety of industries.
- Upon completion of Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics, the student will
be able to use common data analysis and management tools to design, create, query,
and manage managing databases for analytic processing.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CIS 10 Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| CIS 11 Data Visualization Tools | 3 |
| CIS 9002 Introduction to Database Management | 3 |
| CIS 54 Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSN 55 Business Mathematics | 3 |
| CIS 7 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3 |
| CIS 60 Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 81B Database Essentials in the Cloud | 3 |
| CS 7 Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 16 |
Updated: July 2022