Nov 22, 2024

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog

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Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: CP (CTE)

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Certificate of Proficiency | 19 credits

Management and Marketing Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus BB 115
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4470
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Program Description
This is a Certificate of Proficiency designed to introduce students to the field of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. Business Intelligence is a data driven decision making approach that uses statistics & data analysis, information technology, and fact-based data to measure business performance to guide an organization in business planning and effective decision making. Data analytics tools are used to visualize and explore the patterns and trends in the data to predict future business outcomes with the help of predictive modeling.

This program will teach student how data analytics tools are used to visualize and explore the patterns and trends in the data to predict future business outcomes with the help of forecasting and predictive modeling. The student will gain an understanding of how big data and business analytics tools are used in key areas of business including finance, operations, human resources, and digital marketing. This certificate will also prepare the student for further study and a career in analytics - one of the emerging fields.

Successful companies use their data as an asset and use them for competitive advantage. These companies use business analytics tools as an organizational commitment to data-driven decision making. Business Intelligence helps businesses in making informed business decisions. It is also critical in automating and optimizing business processes.

Career Opportunities

Occupation	2001 Jobs	2015 Jobs	Change	% Change
Management Analysts (13-1111)	6,286	9,947	3,661	58%
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (13-1161)	3,638	5,926	2,288	63%
Budget Analysts	284	322	38	13%
Financial Analysts (13-2051)	3,551	4,126	575	6%
Operations Research Analysts (15-2031)	483	663	180	37%

Depending upon your field of study, specialization, and interest, you can choose a career in:

Management Analytics
Customer Analytics
Operations Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Accounting Analytics

Career Opportunities in Utah
There were 146,995 total job postings in this area from April 2011 to December 2015, of which 30,075 were unique. These numbers give us a Posting Intensity of 5-to-1, meaning that for every 5 postings there is 1 unique job posting.
This is close to the Posting Intensity for all other occupations and companies in the region (6-to-1), indicating that they are putting

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
The estimated cost beyond tuition is $300 per semester.

Note: This Certificate of Proficiency is not eligible for financial aid. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine course and program eligibility.

Estimated Time to Completion
2 semesters

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically & creatively 5 - Become a community engaged learner 6 - Work in professional & constructive manner 7 - Develop computer & information literacy 8 - Develop lifelong wellness
Examine how the Business Analytics tools are used to visualize and explore the patterns and trends in the data to predict future business outcomes with the help of forecasting and predictive modeling.	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Explain how big data and business analytics tools are used in key areas of business including finance, operations, human resources, and digital marketing.	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Identify how companies use business analytics tools as an organizational commitment to data-driven decision making.	1, 2, 3, 4
Practice using specific database and spreadsheet tools.	1, 3, 7
Apply a higher level application of database and spreadsheet software in analyzing and modeling business related problems.	1, 3, 4, 7

Required Courses (19 Credits)

Graduation Map

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence CP: Part-time

Advising Notes

Students may choose this CP to partially fulfill the requirements for a Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AS , Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AAS (CTE) , or Business Administration: AAS (CTE) degree.