Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Business Intelligence Major, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||||||||||||||||||
Business Intelligence Major, B.S.
About the ProgramThe AACSB-Accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Intelligence degree provides a solid foundation in business data analytics as well as the ability to use state-of-the-art methods to stay ahead of the curve in decision-making processes. The program addresses Information Systems topics such as problem-solving, database management systems, systems analysis and design, and information systems security. In addition, the following subjects are part of the degree: business analytics (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive), knowledge discovery and data mining, data science and big data, and data warehousing. The degree contains coverage of classic and cutting-edge tools and techniques including optimization models, waiting line models, simulation and transportation models, as well as key statistical-based tools such as regression modeling, analysis of variance, and tests of independence. Other topics included are data structures and data visualization approaches, advanced methods for predictive analytics using the state-of-the-art software R, supervised learning methods such as neural nets, KNN, classification and regression trees, along with unsupervised learning methods such as association rules, cluster analysis, and principal component analysis. Given the importance of primary and secondary data to the processes of marketing planning and strategy, as well as of marketing insights and product innovation, the degree also includes content of marketing research methods and tools. Student OutcomesGoal 1 - Communication: Goal 2 - Decision Making: Goal 3 - Business Environment: Goal 4 - Core Knowledge: |
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General Degree RequirementsTo earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
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Program Requirements
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General Studies Requirements: 33 creditsStudents should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
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Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
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Business Core: 36 creditsAll business majors require foundation course work in all significant areas of business theory and practice. The following courses are required for all majors in Business Intelligence. A grade of “C-” or better must be earned in each business core course to have that course count toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Intelligence. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Please note the pre-requisites required for each course. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||||||
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ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
BUS 1950 - Business Communication | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3300 - Business Analytics I (Descriptive and Predictive) | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3320 - Business Analytics II (Prescriptive) | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MGT 3000 - Organizational Management | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MGT 4950 - Strategic Management | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
* Transfer students that transfer in 6 or more credits of business courses will not need to take BUS 1850 but may take any other College of Business 3-credit hour course that does not appear in their Major or Business Core requirements. | ||||||||||||||||||||
College of Business Requirements: 15 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||||||
BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
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COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
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ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MTH 1320 - Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Required Courses: 27 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||||||
CIS 2110 - Structured Problem Solving in Information Systems | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 2500 - Security Essentials | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3060 - Database Management Systems | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3145 - Business Application Development | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3350 - Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 3460 - Data Warehousing and Mining | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 4060 - Advanced Database Management Systems | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
CIS 4370 - Data Science and Big Data Analytics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
MKT 3010 - Marketing Research | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Senior Experience: 3 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||||||||||
MGT 4950 - Strategic Management (this course is also required in the Business Core) | Credits: 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Summary of Requirements
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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