Created in collaboration with Silicon Valley Bank and Tableau, the Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics is designed for people who are seeking to gain real-world experience in data analytics in pursuit of a career as a data professional. The program provides 23 units of instruction and hands-on practice in understanding data needs of a business; acquiring, cleaning, storing, sorting, visualizing, analyzing, and presenting data; and positively impacting business outcomes through data analytics.
On average, BUSI 11, C S 31A, and MATH 10 have been offered consistently for the past 4 years (2016-2020), with consistent enrollment in all classes over the same period of time. While BUSI 12 and C S 48A have only been offered starting Winter 2020, initial student interest is extremely high for both of these courses. Due to high demand for data analytics skills in the marketplace, as well as the highly visible partnership with Tableau and Silicon Valley Bank, we are confident that enrollment will grow for all courses in the certificate. Also, the relatively compact nature of the certificate will be extremely attractive to individuals who wish to employ the newly acquired skills in their current roles. Further, because all of the courses can be taught completely online, if needed, it is anticipated that international participation over the next five years will significantly increase the number of students who complete this certificate.
Course # | Course title | 17/18 Enrolmment | 18/19 Enrollment | 19/20 Enrollment |
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Busi 11 | Intro to info systems | 357 | 349 | 302 |
Busi 12 | Intro to data analytics and business decisions | - | - | 62 |
CS 31A | Intro to Database Mgt Systems | 94 | 89 | 106 |
CS 48A | Data Visualization | - | - | 38 |
Math 10 | Intro to information systems | 1861 | 2201 | 2178 |
The goal of the Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics is to offer practical training in the most essential skills and tools used by businesses and organizations to analyze data to find actionable insights, and drive data-based decisions to increase business success. The demand for data professionals—who are fluent in the latest data analytics techniques and methods combined with the business acumen needed to apply their skills strategically in today’s business environment—has never been greater and promises to be a rich source of career opportunity for the foreseeable future. With a strong focus on students from diverse populations, this certificate will provide individuals with an opportunity to benefit from the strong growth in data analytics job positions that require the skills offered by this certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes:
● Upon completion of the program, the student will have acquired the necessary basic skills to conduct data analytics projects in a typical business environment.
● Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate appropriate critical thinking, problem-solving skills and communication skills to contribute to effective data analytics in a business organization.
This program requires 5 courses, 2 in CS, 2 in Business and 1 in math.
Proposed Sequence:
Year 1, Fall = 5 units
Year 1, Winter = 4 units
Year 1, Spring = 9 units
Year 2, Fall = 5 units
TOTAL UNITS: 23 units
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Busi11 | Intro to information systems | 5 | Y1Fall |
Busi12 | Intro to data analytics and business decisions | 4 | Y1Winter |
CS 31A | Intro to database mgt systems | 4.5 | Y1Spring |
CS 48A | Data Visualization | 4.5 | Y1Spring |
Math 10 | Elementary Statistics | 5 | Y2Fall |
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