Business Intelligence and Data Analytics AAAS

Program Overview

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Summary

Gain a strong foundation in principles and theories of data, reporting, visualizations, analytics, project development, and data-driven decision-making skills. Graduates will learn cutting-edge technologies, and develop skills and experience with real-world business applications.

What You’ll Learn

1. Analyze and manipulate data from multiple sources and communicate meaningful insights.
2. Use technical tools and statistical knowledge to solve questions using data.
3. Use professional communications skills to effectively interact with others at all levels of an organization in a variety of formats (written, verbal, public speaking, visualization).
4. Apply critical thinking skills and systems thinking to problem solve within business contexts.
5. Use project management skills to gather requirements from stakeholders, develop a project plan, establish timeline, assign tasks, monitor progress, and communicate status.
6. Apply best practices in the realm of legal and regulatory standards, as well as appropriate ethical considerations to ensure respect for privacy and preservation of information safety to withstand scrutiny.
7. Explore and appreciate the opportunities and challenges of operating in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and complex global community.

Program Description

Business Intelligence provides the information required to enhance business decision-making; whereas, Data Analytics is the process of converting raw data into meaningful information. Together, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics are becoming critical factors in the overall success and stability of top companies around the world - both public and private.

The Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) AA degree focuses on providing graduates in-depth knowledge and teaching them the necessary skills to solve today's business problems in order to prepare for tomorrow's opportunities. The degree provides graduates a strong foundation in principles and theories of data, reporting, visualizations, analytics, project development, and data-driven decision-making skills. Upon completion, graduates will be familiar with cutting-edge technologies and possess skills and experience with practical business applications that enable businesses to recognize opportunities for improvement and enable them to sustain a competitive advantage.

This program emphasizes project management, technical learning, systems thinking along with a robust technology-focused curriculum including coursework in business intelligence, data mining, analytics, reporting, and programming languages R and Python.

AAAS Degree (92 Credits)

Minimum grade of 1.0 in each individual course in the program, and overall GPA of 2.0 or better required.

Program Prerequisites

Intermediate Excel or Instructor permission. Placement into BTWRT 215 or ENGL& 101, MATH& 146, and BUS 265.

General Education Core Requirements

Communication Skills (10 Credits)

• BTWRT 215 Business Communications
• or
• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• • CMST& 220 Public Speaking

Multicultural Understanding (3 Credits)

• BUS 103 Multiculturalism in the Workplace

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MATH& 141 Precalculus I
• or
• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats

Computer Science Requirements (5 Credits)

• CS 121 Introduction to Programming

Business Requirements (69 Credits)

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
• BUS 160 Systems Thinking
• BUS 165 SQL for Data Analytics
• BUS 180 Project Management I
• BUS 181 Project Management II
• BUS 182 Project Management III
• BUS 240 Introduction to e-Business
• BUS 249 Market Research
• BUS 255 Principles of Management
• BUS 265 Advanced Excel for Data Analytics
• BUS 266 Business Intelligence
• BUS 267 Data Analytics for Business
• BUS 268 Data Visualization
• BUS 290 Business Internship (Take 5 credits)

Careers & Opportunities

This program will prepare students to work at nonprofit organizations, small businesses, multinational corporations, and government agencies. Career options include business analysis, finance, management, marketing, and market research. Business intelligence professionals typically gain advancement opportunities by building work experience.

This degree will prepare graduates for jobs such as the following (according to Salary.com):

• Market Research Analyst - Pay range $58,337 to $99,077 with an average annual salary of $75,676
• Data Analyst (or Database Analyst or Business Information Analyst) - Pay range $52,718 to $90,360 with an average annual salary of $70,185
• Business Analyst (or Business Data Analyst) - Pay range $55,250 to $86,562 with an average annual salary of $68,470

Sample Degree Map

The following outline is designed to provide you with an example of what a full-time sequence of courses might look like. We strongly encourage every student to meet with an Academic Advisor or program faculty member to adapt this example to suit individual needs.

Quarter 1 - typically Fall

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats
• Communication skills such as
  • BTWRT 215 Business Communications
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• _Optional: _MATH 46 Intermediate Algebra Support for Statistics

Quarter 2

• BUS 103 Multiculturalism in the Workplace
• BUS 160 Systems Thinking
• BUS 255 Principles of Management
• BUS 265 Advanced Excel for Data Analytics

Quarter 3

• BUS 249 Market Research
• CMST& 220 Public Speaking
• CS 121 Introduction to Programming

Quarter 4

• BUS 180 Project Management I
• BUS 240 Introduction to e-Business
• BUS 165 SQL for Data Analytics

Quarter 5

• BUS 181 Project Management II
• BUS 266 Business Intelligence
• BUS 267 Data Analytics for Business

Quarter 6

• BUS 182 Project Management III
• BUS 268 Data Visualization
• BUS 290 Business Internship (5 Credits)

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Program Advisor

Jessica Custis Rm 1408

Program Information

Length of Program : 92 CreditsCompletion Award : A.A.A.S. DegreeEnrollment : Every quarter (Fall recommended)Approximate Quarterly Costs : $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books, and parking)
Website : intelligence/business-intelligence-and-data-analytics-aaas.aspx

Program Code: BIAIDAPT

Revised 9/18/2024 and 4/1/2025. Requirement changes effective Winter Quarter 2025. See catalog PDF for Fall 2024 requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Gain a strong foundation in principles and theories of data, reporting, visualizations, analytics, project development, and data-driven decision-making skills. Graduates will learn cutting-edge technologies, and develop skills and experience with real-world business applications.

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Outline:

• Analyze and manipulate data from multiple sources and communicate meaningful insights.
• Use technical tools and statistical knowledge to solve questions using data.
• Use professional communications skills to effectively interact with others at all levels of an organization in a variety of formats (written, verbal, public speaking, visualization).
• Apply critical thinking skills and systems thinking to problem solve within business contexts.
• Use project management skills to gather requirements from stakeholders, develop a project plan, establish timeline, assign tasks, monitor progress, and communicate status.
• Apply best practices in the realm of legal and regulatory standards, as well as appropriate ethical considerations to ensure respect for privacy and preservation of information safety to withstand scrutiny.

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Careers:

This program will prepare students to work at nonprofit organizations, small businesses, multinational corporations, and government agencies. Career options include business analysis, finance, management, marketing, and market research. Business intelligence professionals typically gain advancement opportunities by building work experience.This degree will prepare graduates for jobs such as the following (according to Salary.com):

• Market Research Analyst - Pay range $58,337 to $99,077 with an average annual salary of $75,676
• Data Analyst (or Database Analyst or Business Information Analyst) - Pay range $52,718 to $90,360 with an average annual salary of $70,185
• Business Analyst (or Business Data Analyst) - Pay range $55,250 to $86,562 with an average annual salary of $68,470