College of Business

Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB), Computing & Data Analytics

Program Overview

The Computing and Data Analytics program strikes a balance between training you to be a software developer and equipping you with extensive data analytics training. You will learn about programming, telecommunications and networking, database design, software development, data mining, machine learning, visualization techniques, predictive modeling, and statistics. You’ll also have a granular understanding of JAVA and Python, as well as expertise in Python tools and libraries, such as PANDIS and scikit-learn. Your degree will enable you to help companies strengthen their software and leverage their data.

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

128

DETAILS

Total Credit Hours: 128
Program Type: Undergraduate
Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Time to Complete: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August 23, 2023 | Spring: January 8, 2024
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Why AU?

Professors at Anderson University are highly experienced, with many having served as VP Executives for leading corporations. You’ll enjoy a low student-faculty ratio, giving you more personalized attention from professors who won’t leave you to fend for yourself. Even in online classes, our professors still enjoy interacting on a personal level.
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The Knowledge You Will Gain

The Computing and Data Analytics program strikes a balance between training you to be a software developer and equipping you with extensive data analytics training. Companies will see you as an asset because of your ability to understand the practical side of software and analysis. You can provide your expertise to answer the following questions for a company looking for solutions: How can the increase their efficiency through software? How can the build a software platform that meets their employees’ and customers’ needs? What can you do to remedy the gaps in the company’s understanding of their data? What type of data analysis will help a fledgling startup find the right customers at the right time?

Career Outlook

You will leave Anderson University well-versed in the overarching principles of software and data software. At the same time, you’ll be an attractive candidate for data analyst positions because your software development and analysis skills are the combination companies want. You’ll be qualified as a software developer, computer systems analyst, systems analyst, database administrator, and operations research analyst.

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Knowledge You’ll Gain

The Computing and Data Analytics program strikes a balance between training you to be a software developer and equipping you with extensive data analytics training. Companies will see you as an asset because of your ability to understand the practical side of software and analysis. You can provide your expertise to answer the following questions for a company looking for solutions: How can the increase their efficiency through software? How can the build a software platform that meets their employees’ and customers’ needs? What can you do to remedy the gaps in the company’s understanding of their data? What type of data analysis will help a fledgling startup find the right customers at the right time?

Career Outlook

You will leave Anderson University well-versed in the overarching principles of software and data software. At the same time, you’ll be an attractive candidate for data analyst positions because your software development and analysis skills are the combination companies want. You’ll be qualified as a software developer, computer systems analyst, systems analyst, database administrator, and operations research analyst.

Admission Requirements

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Previous Degree Required

No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.

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Transcript Requirements

Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.

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Additional Admission Requirements

Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.

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Application Deadline

Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.

More Information

I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): Business, Computing and Data Analytics
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
41 Credit Hours – University Core Requirements | 40 Credit Hours – Business Core Requirements | 27 Credit Hours – Computing and Data Analytics Major Requirements | 3 Credit Hours Cognate Course Requirements | 17 Credit Hours – General Electives
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