Program Code: 3228
The Associate in Science Degree in Applied Business Analytics is a 60-credit hour program that develops the students’ knowledge and skills in business, statistics, and information sciences. The knowledge and skills developed are required to understand and demonstrate the ability to make modern business decisions grounded in data. In addition to some of the traditional business disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing, students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming and database management. This knowledge will be combined with quantitative tools and techniques that students can apply to a variety of business situations. Most importantly, the graduate will be capable of communicating with other analysts, managers, and information technology professors to generate informed decision making and drive businesses into a modern digital presence.
Upon completion of this program, students may begin entry level careers as business analytics or continue studies at SF in the B.A.S. in Organizational Management Applied Business Analytics concentration.
Some of the entry level careers the graduate may pursue include Administrative Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Employment Programs Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant, Performance Management Analyst, Program Management Analyst.
Requirements for Admission
If a student is not at college level, they would take prep classes before beginning the program courses but could still be admitted.
Students can pursue two programs at the same time, such as an A.S. degree and an A.A. degree, or a primary degree and an alternate degree.
Program Goals and Outcomes
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Describe information systems and requirements analysis. This description should identify the project goal, data storage, movement, security, quality, usage, and functional requirements that should be met.
- Demonstrate effective business communication and collaboration skills.
- Describe how data is organized and examine the business intelligence process used in transforming data to useful information. Demonstrate skills in analyzing data using spreadsheet software applications.
- Design and build business applications using database management systems.
- Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
- Describe the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.
- Demonstrate fundamental techniques and methods used in the analysis of computerized business activities, including consideration of information requirements, resources, and its impact on business decisions.
Performance Standards
- Students need a C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate
- Students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College’s Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.