Offutt School of Business
Data Analytics
Program Options
Minor in Data Analytics
The data analytics minor complements most majors. Note: Due to significant overlap in coursework, students may not complete this minor with the new data science major or the data analytics concentration offered with the computer science major.
Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
Students can now earn an undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics. This certificate will equip students with the practical knowledge and skills essential for thriving in data-centric fields.
Concentration in Data Analytics
Computer science majors choose one or more specialized concentrations (computing, cybersecurity, or data analytics) based on where they want to focus their career. The data analytics concentration prepares students for a career in data science, focusing on data mining, forecasting, and statistical models.
Degree Requirements and Courses
Accelerated Master of Science in Business Analytics
With our new 4+1 accelerated business analytics program, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science with a data analytics concentration or data science and a Master of Science in business analytics degree in just five years.
Iyanu Lamina ’25
I enjoy the visualization piece of data analytics and working with Tableau. As a data analyst, I can now take a spreadsheet of data and turn it into proper visualizations where people can view and work with the data.
The Offutt School of Business Difference
Data analytics is an interdisciplinary program between the computer science and data science programs. Courses are taught by faculty from the Offutt School of Business and the mathematics department in the School of Arts and Sciences. Many classes are in the Parke Innovation Lab, where you’ll have access to the latest industry technology and tools.
Career Paths
Students who study data analytics will be prepared to work in careers including:
- data engineer
- data scientist or analyst
- risk management analyst
- business intelligence analyst
- market research analyst
- data quality analyst
- information security analyst
- network security engineer
Hired! Concordia data analytics graduates are employed by a variety of companies, including:
Global, Ethical, Entrepreneurial
Our students attend classes in a state-of-the-art facility. They receive a hands-on educational experience, dedicated to developing global, ethical, entrepreneurial business leaders.
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