Applied Data Analytics
Bachelor’s Degree

Earn your bachelor’s degree in data analytics.

In today’s data-driven economy, the role of the data analyst is one of the most valued and in-demand jobs across industries. From healthcare to retail to sports and beyond, organizations of all sizes are seeking to turn complex data sets into meaningful insights and using these findings to inform every aspect of their decision making.

  • Empower data-driven decision making.
  • Learn to use visual and computational data science methods.
  • Develop in-demand technical skills such as R and Python programming languages.
  • Explore cutting-edge new approaches like machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Personalize your degree with one of six concentrations or a minor.
Quick Info

Next term starts Fall 2025

120 Total Credit Hours

What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in data analytics?

You’ll graduate ready to help organizations make product, policy, and program choices as a data scientist. Analyze consumer behavior as a marketing analyst. Influence policy decisions while working with the government. Or identify ways to help underserved communities at a nonprofit. No matter what you choose, the possibilities in data analytics are endless.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES
  • Data Scientist
  • Consultant
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Health Data Analyst
  • AI Product Manager
  • Business Analyst
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Courses & Curriculum

The B.S. in Applied Data Analytics is 120 credits. The curriculum blends major courses with a general core in information technology. Students also have the opportunity to explore other disciplines with liberal arts requirements.

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Applied Data Analytics Primary Core: 21-22 credits

IST 101 | 1 CREDIT
Transition to life at the iSchool and Syracuse University, and become more familiar with the information field. Explore the range of possibilities that our undergraduate degree is designed to provide.

IST 195 | 3 CREDITS
State-of-the-art technologies in the field. Computer architectures, telecommunication networks, software design and application. Issues in information management and technology use.

IST 343  | 3 CREDITS
State-of-the-art technologies in the field. Computer architectures, telecommunication networks, software design and application. Issues in information management and technology use.

IST 344  | 3 CREDITS
Information synthesis and the presentation of information. Organizing information for presentation, text, and graphics. Presentation skills, training and teaching methods.

IST 356  | 3 CREDITS
Approaches for building pipelines in data analytics using the Python programming language; data cleaning, extraction, wrangling, API’s, web scraping. Building data products. Programming experience required.

IST 359  | 3 CREDITS
Data structure, file organization, and principles and concepts of data bases for information retrieval systems. Data analysis, design, models, management, evaluation, and implementation.

IST 387  | 3 CREDITS
Introduces students to fundamentals about data and the standards, technologies, and methods for organizing, managing, curating, preserving, and using data. Discusses broader issues relating to data management, quality control and publication of data.

IST 414  | 3 CREDITS
This course introduces students to a variety of approaches to answer questions in a variety of contexts (e.g. business, society, friendships, politics).  Students will learn how to ask good questions and answer those questions ethically using a variety of data-driven approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, and computational.

Analytical Course Electives: 9 credits

IST 407 | 3 CREDITS
Introduction to data mining techniques, familiarity with particular real-world applications, challenges involved in these applications, and future directions of the field. Optional hands-on experience with commercially available software packages.
PREREQ IST 387

IST 418 | 3 CREDITS
A broad introduction to analytical processing tools and techniques for information professionals.  Students will develop a portfolio of resources, demonstrations, recipes, and examples of various analytical techniques.
PREREQ IST387 with minimum grade of B

IST 421 | 3 CREDITS
Introduction to skills and techniques related to information visualization, through various programming and illustration tools, data cleaning techniques, design concepts and ethics.  Develop static data visualizations to explore and communicate findings from a variety of data sources.
PREREQ IST256 or IST359 or IST387 or SAL413

IST 462 | 3 CREDITS
Double Numbered with IST 652
Scripting for the data analysis pipeline. Acquiring, accessing and transforming data In the forms of structured, semi- structured and unstructured data. Additional work for graduate students.
PREREQ IST 256

IST 469 | 3 CREDITS
Double Numbered with IST 769
Analyze relational and non-relational databases and corresponding database management system architectures. Learn to build complex database objects to support a variety of needs from big data and traditional perspectives. Data systems performance, scalability, security. Additional work required for graduate students.
PREREQ IST 359

Concentrations and Electives: 15 credits

Understand how hackers and computer viruses work to improve cybersecurity and protect information.

Develop managerial and technical skills to oversee informational systems and create business policies.

Study the development of network technologies, such as cloud services, and their effect on users.

Create and maintain web resources and sites to make sense for users and organizations.

Enhance your knowledge of electronic commerce, technologies, and layout strategy for retail corporations.

Develop the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business.

University Wide Requirements

The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.

Computational literacy and learning to code are critical skills of the 21st century. Students are introduced to Python programming language with emphasis on practical applications relevant to everyday lives and common within the information field.

Students are required to take 12 credits in communications skills, including IST 344.

All ADA majors are required to attain minimum competence in mathematics.

Students are required to take three courses in each of the three divisions of the Arts and Sciences-Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Students need 120 credits to graduate from Syracuse University.  If after meeting all program and University requirements, the student is still lacking to meet the 120 credits needed for graduation, students can take any undergraduate Syracuse University course to reach the graduation credits total.

Students will be required to complete one international experience to graduate with their iSchool undergraduate degree.

Find Your Community.

Welcome to the iSchool. Here, you’ll build a foundation of technical and analytical skills. Then use them to explore anything from big data to sports analytics and beyond. We’re a tight-knit group that encourages collaboration and invites new ideas and perspectives. You won’t find many suits in our hallways. We’re the fast-paced startup of the Syracuse campus. Join us, and explore your future without boundaries.

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Gain Experience.

Lots of business programs will teach you the theory of data analytics. Here, we’re more into the roll-up-your-sleeves approach. That’s why so many of our students are doing major consulting projects while they’re still in school. Interning with some of the most innovative companies in the world. And traveling the globe to see how companies are applying data analytics firsthand.

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Pursue Your Future.

Every year our graduates experience the highest job placement rates and starting salaries of any school at Syracuse. That’s because they have the ideal combination of technical knowledge and business acumen. From Google, to Amazon, to EY, to Disney, today’s most successful companies are looking for iSchoolers like you.

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