School of Business Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics

BS Bachelor of Science

A BS in Data Analytics from the School of Business, applying analytics to business problems with high-level Excel modeling and internships with local companies.

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120Four years, full time

Credits to graduate

ExcelReal-world spreadsheet modeling

High-level coursework

LocalInternships and project-based learning

Company partnerships

4Analysis, critical thinking, literacy, ethics

Learning outcomes

Curriculum

Data analytics applied to business

The Bachelor of Science degree in Data Analytics provides course work from the School of Business with a special emphasis on the application of data analytics to business problems. The program utilizes courses from the undergraduate business core, existing courses from the School of Business, and specialized Data Analytics courses.

SKILLS

Practical analytics skills

You will develop the necessary skills to extract, analyze, organize and present data in a manner that is useful for organizational decision making. The program requires you to develop a high level of quantitative and technological skills.

EXCEL

Spreadsheet modeling

You will take high-level courses in Excel to master real-world spreadsheet modeling concepts, and we provide effective methods to analyze data and make better-informed business decisions.

PARTNERS

Learning with local companies

UB has partnered with local companies to provide you with internship and project-based learning experience, to help you develop the kind of data analytic skills that make you invaluable to any organization.

NOTE

Accreditation status

The bachelor’s in Data Analytics degree does not have ACBSP accreditation.

Learning outcomes

What graduates will be able to do

Business analytics course offerings emphasize those analytic and critical thinking skills presently needed by business professionals.

Frame the problem

Effectively evaluate and frame the business problem and acquire knowledge and skills of statistical tools available to analyze business problems, such as the Business Intelligence concepts of Online Analytical Processing and Data Mining.

Recommend solutions

Utilize critical thinking strategies to evaluate problems and solutions and make recommendations based on client needs, utilizing appropriate analytical tools.

Communicate findings

Demonstrate effective information literacy and communication with valid and reliable research as it relates to the field of Data Analytics.

Practice ethically

Apply the ethical standards as required by professionals in the Data Analytics field.

Career opportunities

Where a Data Analytics degree leads

University of Bridgeport is conveniently located near New York City and Boston, along with Hartford, New London, and more. With so many cities close to our campus, UB is connected with many prominent businesses.

Where our campus sits

University of Bridgeport is uniquely located near prominent cities, New York City and Boston along with Bridgeport, Hartford, New London and more. With so many cities close to our campus, UB is connected with many prominent businesses.

Internship opportunities

Internship opportunities include but are not limited to Fidelity Investments, Nestlé Purina, Schneider Electric, IZEA, Inc., Prudential Financial, Top Chef Meals, Pictura D’Arte, Merril Lynch Piece, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and American Institute of Healthcare & Technology.

Employers of UB graduates

Employers of UB graduates include but are not limited to Apple, ESPN, FBI, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pitney Bowes, and Sikorsky Aircraft.

Career services

Career Development at UB

Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.

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