Business Intelligence (BI) analysts empower decision-makers with accurate, real-time, actionable insights that enhance workforce efficiency, increase productivity, strengthen market positioning, improve the competitive edge, and augment customer experiences. The demand is outpacing the supply of talent, and there is a global need for skilled and capable BI analysts.
The proliferation of IoT-connected devices, IoT-based sensors, ever-increasing internet users, and a sharp rise in social media engagements are all boosting opportunities for companies eager to hire people to capture big data using advanced software and tools. Those who decide to pursue a career in business intelligence must possess a blend of soft skills, business acumen, and technical proficiency.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible for examining each course's course description for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Courses
REL, Two cornerstone religion courses (REL 200, REL 225, REL 250, or REL 275), 4 credits
REL, Two additional Religion Courses, 4 credits
Total Religion Courses Minimum Credit Hours 8
Program Required College Courses
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
MAT 107, Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance, 3 credits
Total Program College Courses Minimum Credit Hours 12
Program Core Courses
BA 140, Tableau for Business Analytics, 1 credit
BA 350, Data Analytics, 2 credits
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
DM 150, Digital Marketing Analytics, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
IT 210, Linux Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 235, Windows Server Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 255, Networking Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 340, Business Intelligence Systems, 3 credits
IT Internship, CAR 299 or CAR 499 or IT 499, 1 credit
Total Program Core Courses Minimum Credit Hours 40
Total Business Intelligence (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
*Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance.
First Semester
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 13
Second Semester
CS 160,
Agile Project Management,
3 credits
BA 140,
Tableau for Business Analytics,
1 credit
IT 143,
Database Design and Analysis,
3 credits
IT 235,
Windows Server Fundamentals,
3 credits
IT 255,
Networking Fundamentals,
3 credits
**REL,
See Current Religion Requirements,
2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Third Semester
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
MAT 107, Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance, 3 credits
DM 150, Digital Marketing Analytics, 3 credits
IT 210, Linux Fundamentals, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fourth Semester
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
IT 340, Business Intelligence Systems, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 3 credits
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fifth Semester
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
IT Internship, CAR 299 or CAR 499 or IT 499, 1 credit
BA 350, Data Analytics, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 4
Total Business Intelligence AAS Degree Minimum Credit Hours 60
Graduation Requirements
1.
Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours as outlined
2.
Grade C or higher in all IT and CS core courses
3.
A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4.
Two cornerstone religion courses, two additional elective religion courses