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Enrollment Deadline - September 23, 2024
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Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics
TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Enrollment Deadline - September 23, 2024
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
ACADEMIC LEVEL
PROGRAM INTEREST
IT Level:
Beginner/Intermediate
Program Length:
<2 yrs
# Of Courses:
17
Languages / Platforms:
10+
Explore our Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics
As data keeps increasing, it creates assets from which business professionals will need to extract crucial information. Technology professionals with expertise in data analytics are increasingly high in demand, and will be paramount to the future success of businesses. This program is the first step towards earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development – Data Analytics concentration.
The Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics provides foundational skills required to extract, load, and transform (ELT) data into common formats and communicating insight from unstructured data. This program prepares students for a variety of positions including Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Visualization Analyst, Insights Analyst, and Program Analyst.
Learn the tools you need to collect, format, and analyze large amounts of data, and derive valuable insights. Students will learn the latest programming languages and software methodologies, and at the same time gain crucial IT certifications that will make you stand out from the crowd in this competitive field.
Program Eligibility
To ensure the best completion outcomes, CIAT delivers this degree using a 2 + 2 approach, facilitating students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics or Associate of Applied Science in Software Development prior to taking upper-division courses.
- Prior industry experience needed: None – beginners welcome!
- Prior industry certifications recommended: N/A
What You’ll Learn
In our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Data Analytics degree program, students will learn the foundation of data analytics using industry standard tools including Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI and managing data centric project lifecycles.
- Understand the importance the role of data plays in the business landscape.
- Successfully create basic to complex data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI to communicate insight from data sets.
- Evaluate data structures and leverage tools and techniques for cleaning data in preparation for analysis.
- Design and construct relational databases.
- Understand data centric project management life cycles and work based schedules associated with data analytics projects.
- Evaluate the cost, schedule, and performance of a project to ensure compliance with industry requirements related to the project.
- Apply public speaking, critical thinking, problem solving, technical writing, and working knowledge of IT security and organizational ethics to facilitate a career in the IT field.
- Evaluate the historical definitions of technology with their strengths and limitations, and gain understanding in the contemporary perspectives on technology that blur the boundaries of machine and human elements, while applying and analyzing job market awareness, job search, resume writing, and job interviewing for demand positions in the IT field.
- Develop logical reasoning and mathematical analysis skills needed to create algorithms for general Information Technology applications like simulation, mapping, programming, science and research
Campus Options
- National City, California (Online & Hybrid)
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If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT
David ZCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!
Calvin LCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.
David SCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.
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If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT
David ZCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!
Calvin LCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.
David SCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.
Sarah BCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
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CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.