Business Intelligence, AS

Program code: BSIN-AS

Location: Northwestern

Program Description

The Business Intelligence Program is committed to creating critical thinkers, innovative solution seekers and well-rounded business professionals. Business intelligence (BI) combines business knowledge with data analytics, data modeling, analytic tools, and organizational infrastructure to aid businesses in making data-informed decisions. Degree candidates face the rigors of a business education that focuses on combining traditional business modalities with innovative data technology to produce graduates who are modern day leaders.

As a Business Intelligence degree candidate, you will:

  • Develop requisite knowledge in the building blocks of business: accounting, finance, human capital, economics, strategy and communication.
  • Gain an understanding of business in the global environment.
  • Form effective working relationships with students and faculty in the areas of accounting, general business management, marketing and sales, and office management.
  • Develop programming and data analytic skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:

  1. Explain the basics building blocks of a business.
  2. Apply analytic techniques to real-world data using statistics and programming languages.
  3. Develop the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  4. Create data visualizations with analytic platforms.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  6. Develop leadership skills and critical decision-making techniques.
  7. Demonstrate ability to complete individual and team-based assignments.

Degree Requirements

General Education Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 1200Statistics I3
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course3-4
Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course or Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course3-4
ECON 1001Principles of Macroeconomics3
or ECON 1002 Principles of Microeconomics
BUSN 2100Business Communication3
or COMM 1301 Public Speaking
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Required Courses
MATH 2200Statistics II3
CIS 1141Introduction to Management Information Systems3
CSC 1231Database Development and Design I4
ACCT 1130Principles of Financial Accounting3
BMGT 2020Principles of Management3
BMKT 2010Principles of Marketing3
BFIN 2100Principles of Finance3
DTS 2201Programming in Data Science3
DTS 2215Data Ethics and Security3
DTS 2220Introduction to Machine Learning3
DTS 2290Capstone Research3
ECON 1001Principles of Macroeconomics3
or ECON 1002 Principles of Microeconomics
BMKT 2160Digital Marketing3
DTS 2258Data Journalism3
Total Credits64-66