Data Management and Analysis, BAS, Data Analytics Concentration
Data analysis drives strategy for an increasing number of organizations and industries. Modern analytics combines established business tools with techniques from communications, statistics and graphic arts. The Data Analytics Concentration provides essential skills for employment in this expanding field. Students learn to collect, mine, interpret and represent large datasets to illustrate concepts, analyze behaviors, and respond to trends.
Courses and Requirements
The course catalog is a great place to find detailed information on this program.
Sample Courses
- Data Acquisition and Management
- Data Visualization and Advanced Analytics
- Ethical Issues in Information Technology
- Measurement and Analytics
Points of Pride
Growth Industry
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects employment in this field to grow by 25% from 2020-2030.
Finish It Your Way
Students can complete a capstone project or receive internship credits working within the industry.
Featured Faculty
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Xiao ("Winnie") Li
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Winnie Li has an Master of Science in Statistics from California State University East Bay and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from University of California Davis. Before joining BC, she worked in multiple roles in Clearwire and Microsoft.
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Charlene Cheng
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Charlene Cheng graduated from UC Berkeley, double major in Computer Science and Data Science. Prior to teaching, she worked at Microsoft for more than 3 years. She is also expert in the field of large scale machine learning and natural language processing.
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Theodore ("Ted") Spence
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Ted Spence holds a BA in Philosophy from California State University, Fullerton. His career has spanned numerous industries, from small startups to large enterprises. His areas of expertise include marketing analytics, API design, database design and management, and programming in a variety of languages.