Bachelor of Science
OCU’s Data Analytics major prepares students for a career in data analytics within the information technology area. Through this major, students define challenges in providing useful data acquired from multiple sources. How cross-organizational problems are resolved through the use of analytics is addressed.
Major Objectives
Upon completion of the major, students should be able to:
- Identify the various analyses available from different data sets.
- Communicate various aspects of analysis to IT and non-IT stakeholders.
- Evaluate ethical issues in data analysis.
- Integrate Christian principles in critical thinking and decision-making.
- Apply management principles to work with people and processes within an organization.
120 Semester Credits
- 45 credits in General Education (see General Education Requirements).
- BUS2070 Macroeconomics recommended for Social and Behavioral Science courses. Required for the major.
- MAT3300 Statistics recommended for Reasoning Skills. Required for the major.
- 30 credits in General Electives
- 45 credits in Data Analytics Required Courses
Major Requirements
The following prerequisites must be completed before starting the major: