NCCU School of Business Data Analytics Programs

There are continued growth projections and demand for graduates with data analytics skills. In the spring of 2017, STQM (Statistics and Quantitative Methods) courses were introduced to the School of Business curriculum. The SAS programming course (which is part of the STQM offering) started with about five students, then had about 10 students, and ended up with 20 students in fall 2019.

There is a general interest among business students to pursue studies in the general area of data analytics.  This fact has been observed within the last two years in the classroom interaction between faculty and students. Moreover, studies show a steadily increasing demand for qualified people in this area. In fact, the Triangle region has a vast job market for data analytics professionals due to the demands of large local corporations.

Thus, the School of Business has developed a minor in Data Analytics as a natural extension to the SAS certificate programs, a BS in IT concentration in Data Analytics and an MBA concentration in Data Analytics for its graduate study offerings.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.S. of I.T) is a degree program with three concentrations available: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The B.S. of I.T. offers our prospective students opportunities to learn and experience both the business and technical aspects of cybersecurity, data analytics and information communication and technology concepts, and it demonstrates how their alignments create business value, help businesses in their decision-making processes and solve business opportunities and problems.

The Data Analytics concentration will provide opportunities in data analysis and visualization, predictive analysis, prescriptive modeling and optimization, simulation, data-mining, and classification.

• Tech and Systems Software Business Programming I
• Project Management
• Modeling and Optimization for Analytics
• Computational Statistics Using SAS Applied Regression Analysis 
• Data Analytics in R
• Applied Categorical Data Analysis
• Applied Time Series Analysis 
• Special Topics in Data Analytics

The objective of introducing this minor is to provide students with the opportunity to pursue education and training in the vital area of data analytics. The minor program is directed mainly to the School of Business students, but it is open for all students in the University. The total number of semester hours required is 15 hours. All courses must be completed with a grade of at least a “C."  

School of Business Students

Required Courses (12)

• Data Analytics in R (3)
• Computational Statistics Using SAS (3)
• Applied Regression Analysis (3)
• Applied Categorical Data Analysis (3)

Electives (3)

• Modeling and Optimization for Analytics (3)
• Applied Time Series Analysis (3)
• Special Topics in Data Analytics (3)
• Business Programming (3)

Non-School of Business Students

Required Courses (12)

• Statistical Analysis (3)
• Computational Statistics Using SAS (3)
• Applied Regression Analysis (3)
• Applied Categorical Data Analysis (3)

Electives (3) 

• Data Analytics in R (3)
• Modeling and Optimization for Analytics (3)
• Applied Time Series Analysis (3)
• Special Topics in Data Analytics (3)
• Business Programming (3)

NCCU School of Business offers a joint certificate with SAS in data analytics, coverings, statistical analysis, data management, and SAS programming.  The SAS credentials are job-role focused, with immediate relevancy to real-world needs.  The certificate is composed of four three-credit-hour courses (total of 12 credits).

Courses for Certificate in Statistical Methods

• Managerial Statistics (3)
• Topics in Regression Analysis (3)
• Topics in Categorical Data Analysis (3)
• Special Topics in Data Analysis (3)

Courses for Certificate in Statistical Analysis with SAS

• Elementary Statistics (3)
• Statistical Analysis (3)
• Topics in Regression Analysis (3)
• Special Topics in Data Analysis (3)

Have you completed the courses listed above for eligibility to receive your SAS certificate?

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The Data Analytics concentration of the Master of Business Administration allows for an intensive dive into the utilization of data to drive leadership practices, operational processing and the cultivation of business solutions.  This program brings data analytics into real-world business interactions.   

Sample Courses

• Topics in Regression Analysis
• Topics in Categorical Data Analysis
• Special Topics in Data Analysis

Dr. Ibrahim Salam, Chair, Decision Sciences

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 919-530-7387

Fax: 919-530-6163

Office: 218 C. T. Willis Commerce Building