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Data Analytics (B.A., B.S.)
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NWU’s degree in data analytics brings together skills in computer programming, quantitative reasoning, collaboration, communication and creative thinking. Our students develop a broad technological toolkit they can use to obtain, visualize and analyze complex data.
The cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills we develop in this program are key to understanding life in an information-rich society. They’re also crucial to success in our rapidly changing professional environments. By creating data visualizations, you can effectively convey a message or tell a story.
Data analytics majors may choose from six concentration areas of specialization:
- advanced data analytics
- business
- computer science
- cybersecurity
- project management
- supply chain management
Academically equivalent, both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science will fully prepare you for a career in data analytics. If you choose to graduate with two majors, and one major is only offered as a B.A. or B.S., your data analytics major will match the first degree.
| Technical Foundations | 20 hours |
|---|---|
| View description for course CMPSC 2200 Python Programming I | 4 hours |
| View description for course CMPSC 3200 Python Programming II | 4 hours |
| View description for course DATA 1200 Excel and SQL Programming | 4 hours |
| View description for course DATA 1350 Introduction To Data Analytics | 4 hours |
| View description for course DATA 3100 Data Visualization With R | 4 hours |
| Concentration (Choose one) | 6 hours |
|---|---|
Advanced Data Analytics | 6 hours |
Business | 6 hours |
Project Management | 6 hours |
Cybersecurity | 6 hours |
Supply Chain Management | 6 hours |
Computer Science | 6 hours |
Other Students may propose an alternate concentration in an area of their interest relevant to data analytics. The proposed concentration must be comprised of two courses representing at least six credits of study and must be approved by their academic advisor and the department chair. | 6 hours |
| Experiential Learning Internship | 1-3 hours |
|---|---|
| View description for course DATA 4970 Internship | 1-3 hours |
| Capstone | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| View description for course DATA 4980 Capstone Project | 3 hours |
*This course is offered remotely via NWU's partnership with a Consortium. The partnership allows students to earn NWU credit for specific courses. Classes are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by NWU, and taught by experts in the field.
**A Data Analytics major may earn either a B.A. or B.S. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree, the Data Analytics major may serve as a second major for the degree associated with the first major (B.FA., B.M., B.S.N.).
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November 12, 2024
$65-115K
Starting salary for data analysts according to Glassdoor
25%
Data analytics job growth over the next decade
97.2%
of organizations say they're investing in AI or big data
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Nebraska Wesleyan’s data analytics program features in-person courses enhanced with a selection of specialized online courses taught by national experts. Below is a list of data analytics courses required for this degree.