BS in Data Analytics
This program equips its graduates with a strong background and skills in data collection, exploration, analysis, visualization, presentation and dissemination.
Why choose Rowan's data analytics program?
This interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the high and rising demand for data analytics professionals in the region and beyond, and will equip its graduates with a strong background and skills in data collection, exploration, analysis, visualization, presentation and dissemination.
Through a structured curriculum that provides skills-based knowledge, students will be able to pursue a wide range of data analytics positions in any industry, such as: data analysts, data-driven decision makers, functional analysts, data systems developers, business analysts and analytics managers.
The 3+1 BS in Data Analytics program is a partnership with Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Rowan College of Burlington County (RCBC). This degree program will be an option for students who complete one of three associate’s degrees at RCSJ (Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Business Administration) or one of three associate’s degrees (Computer Science, Business Administration, Computer Management Information Systems) at RCBC. Since there are multiple pathways into this program, the third-year courses, which will be taught by the county college partners, become the leveling year and therefore differ depending on what AS degree a student earns. As a 3+1 degree completion program, the BS in Data Analytics will be delivered through Rowan University’s Division of Global Learning and Partnerships, known as Rowan Global.
Rowan Global provides operational and administrative support for 3+1 programs that are in partnership with surrounding institutions, including Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Rowan College of Burlington County (RCBC). The program will be housed in the Department of Marketing and Business Information Systems within the Rohrer College of Business (RCB). The RCB holds accreditation from AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB); however, the BS in Data Analytics program will be exempt from AACSB accreditation.
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Studying data analytics at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The B.S. in Data Analytics is a full-time program offered at our Rowan College at South Jersey campus and hybrid format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. Enrolling into this program would require completing coursework at both our Rowan College at South Jersey and Glassboro campuses. It requires the completion of 120 semester hours.
- 120 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements:
To graduate from the program the student must fulfill all requirements of the BS in Data Analytics per the program guide. Students must also complete the University Rowan Core Requirements. Specific details from the program guide are outlined below.
Rowan University Graduation Requirements: 1) Students must complete at least 120 s.h. (semester hours) of coursework that applies to their Rowan University degree. 2) Students must have an overall/cum. G.P.A. of at least 2.0. (Only Rowan University courses count toward the G.P.A.), 3) A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University, 4) Only grades of “D-“ or above may apply to graduation requirements (some programs may set higher minimums), 5) Students must apply for graduation and should do so for the term in which they will complete all program requirements. Program-Specific Graduation Requirements: A grade of C- or better in STAT 02260 - Statistics I and MATH 03125 - Calculus Techniques and Applications or MATH 01130 - Calculus I.
Required Courses: 18 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| DA 01491 | Data Analytics Capstone I | 3 |
| CS 02421 | Big Data Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| MIS 02331 | Data Mining for Business | 3 |
| DA 01492 | Data Analytics Capstone II | 3 |
| MGT 06408 OR CS 07370 | Visual Business Intelligence OR Intro to Information Visualization | 3 |
| MIS 02339 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
Required Courses: 12 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MIS 02301 | Emerging Technologies I | 1-4 |
| MIS 02302 | Emerging Technologies II | 1-4 |
| STAT 02311 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| DA 01451 | Risk Simulation Queuing | 3 |
| DA 01453 | Forecasting Analytics | 3 |
| DA 01454 | Customer and Client Analytics | 3 |
| GEOG 16260 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| DPEM 00370 | Research and Data Analysis in Emergency Management and Homeland Security | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
Please see the standard Transfer Policy.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program.
- Complete application form through our county college partner
- Associate’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Business
- Administration from RCSJ or Associates degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or Computer Management Information Systems from RCBC
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 from RCSJ or RCBC
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
