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Associate of Science

This program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions for completion of a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics.  Data Analytics is the identification, analysis and interpretation of volumes of data that are collected from a wide variety of sources.  Students will learn to identify patterns and relationships in large data sets, resolve business questions and make data-driven decisions and effectively communicate informed tactical and strategic business objectives.  Students may find employment as data analysts, data scientists, database administrators and statistical assistants.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Identify and define data challenges in a variety of industries.
2. Collect and organize information from many sources.
3. Discover patterns and relationships in large data sets applying statistical tools.
4. Resolve business questions and make recommendations through data mining techniques.
5. Communicate tactical and strategic objectives by utilizing data visualization techniques.