Data Analytics DATA.S.AAS
Associate of Applied Science - 65 Credit Hours
Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Computer Science
Effective as of Fall 2026
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What is the program about?
Students will be prepared for entry-level data analytics positions requiring knowledge, setup, and usage of business intelligence and data analysis solutions. Students will have the ability to extract, curate, and visualize data in a way that is meaningful to a variety of organizations. Course work will include database concepts, data modeling, Structured Query Language (SQL), data analysis and visualization, data mining tools, mathematical and statistical techniques, project management, and systems analysis. Emphasis is placed on strong communication skills necessary to interact with key stakeholders to achieve their desired objectives. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Program Outcomes
- Create, document and implement computer software solutions given a definition of a problem and requirements for a solution.
- Construct database design, programming SQL, and database application skills to solve business and information technology problems. Analyze and effectively communicate business solutions with stakeholders.
- Describe the need for an Information Systems methodology and the phases of the Systems Design; assess, develop and implement data analytic solutions.
- Develop systems documentation including project plan, process models, data models, structure charts, and user interface designs. Examine the phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities include positions such as Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Manager, Visualization Analyst, and Business Systems Analyst.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1100 (Small Business Accounting) OR ACC 1210 (Introduction to Financial Accounting) | 3 | |
| BIS 1120 | Introduction to Software Applications | 3 |
| BIS 1230 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 |
| CIT 1130 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSC 1111 | Introduction to Problem Solving & Computer Programming | 3 |
| CSC 1160 | Introduction to Data Literacy | 3 |
| CSC 2165 | Database Management | 3 |
| CSC 2265 | Data Visualization with Tableau | 3 |
| CSC 2266 | Python for Data Analytics | 3 |
| CSC 2267 | Advanced Python for Data Analytics | 3 |
| CSC 2268 | Structured Query Language (SQL) Programming | 3 |
| CSC 2269 | Data Analytics Theory & Solutions | 3 |
| CSC 1140 | Information Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CSC 2270 | Computer Science Internship | 2 |
| COM 2225 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 1455 | Introduction to Data Science | 5 |
| MAT 2170 | Business Statistics I | 4 |
| MAT 2180 | Business Statistics II | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
