Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics

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The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the high and rising demand for data analytics professionals in the region and beyond. The program will equip its graduates with a strong background and skills in data collection, exploration, analysis, visualization, presentation, and dissemination. Through a structured curriculum that provides skills-based knowledge, students will be able to pursue a wide range of data analytics positions such as: data analyst, data-driven decision maker, functional analyst, data systems developer, business analyst, and analytics manager.

The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics is offered as a 3+1 program in partnership with Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Rowan College of Burlington County (RCBC) and is an option for students who complete one of three associate’s degrees at RCSJ (Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Business Administration) or one of three associate’s degrees (Computer Science, Business Administration, Computer Management Information Systems) at RCBC. The third-year courses are taught by the county college and serve as the leveling year before students transfer into Rowan University for the fourth year.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 52 s.h.

DS 01100 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
or
MATH 03125 - Calculus: Techniques and Applications Credits: 3
CS 01104 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Credits: 3
CS 04103 - Computer Science and Programming Credits: 4
or
CS 04113 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Credits: 4
CS 04210 - Advanced Programming Workshop Credits: 2
STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3
MIS 02234 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
MIS 02331 - Data Mining for Business Credits: 3
MIS 02339 - Business Intelligence Credits: 3
MIS 02337 - Applied Database Technologies Credits: 3
or
CS 10337 - Applied Database Technologies Credits: 3
or
CS 10338 - SQL In-depth Credits: 1
and
CS 10339 - Database Modeling and Design Credits: 2
CS 02421 - Big Data Tools and Techniques Credits: 3
MIS 02315 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 3
or
CS 01211 - Principles of Information Security Credits: 3
MGT 06408 - Visual Business Intelligence Credits: 3
or
CS 02370 - Introduction to Information Visualization Credits: 3
DA 01350 - Research Methods and Ethical Issues in Data Analytics Credits: 3
DA 01491 - Data Analytics Capstone I Credits: 3
DA 01492 - Data Analytics Capstone II - WI Credits: 3

Elective Courses (selecte three from the list below): 9 s.h.

MIS 02301 - Emerging Technologies I Credits: 1 to 4
MIS 02302 - Emerging Technologies II Credits: 1 to 4
STAT 02311 - Introduction to Statistical Computing Credits: 3
JRN 02366 - Social Media Management and Metrics Credits: 3
DA 01451 - Risk Simulation Queuing Credits: 3
DA 01453 - Forecasting Analytics Credits: 3
DA 01454 - Customer and Client Analytics Credits: 3
GEOG 16260 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credits: 4
DPEM 00370 - Research and Data Analysis in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Credits: 3

Free Electives: 16 s.h.

Total Credits for Program: 120 s.h.

Program-Specific Graduation Requirements: A grade of C- or better in STAT 02260 Statistics I and MATH 03125 Calculus: Techniques and Applications or MATH 01130 Calculus I .

To graduate from the program the student must fulfill all requirements of the BS in Data Analytics per the program guide and have an overall/cum. G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (only Rowan University courses count toward the G.P.A.). A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University. Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation requirements.