Minor in Data Analytics
Modern demand for college graduates with data analytics knowledge has exploded. Undergraduates from any background or major will benefit from learning basic programming, database, visualization, and analysis skills in the Data Analytics minor that will significantly enhance their preparation for the job market. Instructors in this minor have extensive real-world professional backgrounds to provide students with practical hands-on experience. Students will learn how to use the analytics tools employed by today’s companies and organizations.
Minor Requirements (15 Credits)
Starting Fall 2020 an overall GPA of 2.0 is required for enrollment in this business minor. A student from outside the Huntsman School who desires to pursue any business minor must recognize that there may be prerequisites to required minor courses and that a GPA of 2.5 must be obtained in minor courses in order for the minor to be awarded at graduation.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATA 3300 | Introduction to Modern Data Analytics (QI) | 3 | |
| DATA 3330 | Database Management | 3 | |
| DATA 3400 | Data Visualization with Tableau (CI) | 3 | |
| DATA 3500 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 | |
| Choose 1 elective from the following: | |||
| DATA 4330 | Advanced Database and Database Analytics | 3 | |
| DATA 5400 | Visual Data Analytics | 3 | |
| DATA 5480 | Data Mining | 3 | |
| DATA 5500 | Advanced Python Programming for Analytics | 3 | |
| DATA 5600 | Introduction to Regression and Machine Learning for Analytics | 3 | |
| DATA 5610 | Advanced Machine Learning for Analytics | 3 | |
Academic Advising
Statewide Campus Advising
Students pursuing a distance education major must contact the advisors at their specific location.
Available Locations
- Logan Main Campus
- Statewide Campuses: See Campus Availability at statewide.usu.edu