The Data Analytics program at the University of Montevallo focuses on the extraction of information from data to aid in critical decision making. The rapid advances in data collection and storage have led to the demand for professionals capable of deriving insights from large data sets across all areas of society including business, medicine, science, and government. A degree in Data Analytics equips students to fill this demand that falls outside of typical information technology programs.
In addition to data analytic skills, the program provides students with strong computer programming skills, the ability to interact with traditional and emerging data storage systems, information assurance techniques, and the communication skills necessary to support decision making. We equip students with a strong liberal arts background in addition to the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in a growing industry.
Graduates of our data analytics program will gain the:
- ability to design and implement systems necessary to store and access repositories of information
- knowledge of design techniques to ensure cyber security and data integrity
- foundation to program in any modern programming language
- fundamental concepts of data mining
- skills needed to lead organizations through decision making by utilizing large data sets
Curriculum
- DATA 171 Social Informatics
- DATA 241 Introduction to Informatics and Computing
- DATA 242 Logical Foundations for Informatics
- DATA 245 Computer Programming I
- DATA 246 Computer Programming II
- DATA 347 Human Computer Interaction
- DATA 348 Information Representation
- DATA 349 Informatics Project Management
- DATA 350 Database and Applications Security
- DATA 370 Data Structures and Algorithms I
- DATA 371 Data Structures and Algorithms II
- DATA 450 Data Analysis & Mining I
- DATA 451 Data Analysis & Mining II
- DATA 455 Information Infrastructure I
- DATA 456 Information Infrastructure II
- DATA 460 Special Topics in Informatics
- DATA 476 Applied Research in Informatics
- DATA 409 Internship in Informatics I
- DATA 410 Internship in Informatics II
Data Analytics Minor
A minor in Data Analytics consists of 18 hours. Students must earn a minor GPA of 2.0 or above.
Requirements
- DATA 171 Social Informatics
- DATA 241 Introduction to Informatics and Computing
- DATA 242 Logical Foundations for Informatics
- DATA 245 Computer Programming I
- DATA 348 Information Representation
- DATA 450 Data Analysis & Mining I
