Minor in Data Analytics

Curriculum & Requirements

Data Analytics Minor

This minor is offered to all students interested in the science of rational decision-making through the study, design and integration of complex situations and systems. This discipline focuses on managerial planning, mathematical modeling and the use of computer technology to help decision-makers choose from among a set of alternatives in light of all possible consequences. This minor is recommended for students who wish to possess problem-solving skills that can be used to make and implement decisions as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Note:

  • this minor is intended for non-BSB students;
  • a maximum of 8 credits can be counted towards both this minor and a School of Business program (double-counting policy);
  • a minimum of 12 credits of this minor must be taken at EWU.

Grade Requirement: must achieve a minimum grade ≥C in each course that fulfills a requirement for the minor.

Prerequisites
DSCI 245BUSINESS STATISTICS 14
DSCI 346BUSINESS STATISTICS 24
Required Courses–choose at least three of the following or see the department for approved alternatives12
MIXED RESEARCH METHODS, SECURITY AND ETHICS FOR ANALYTICS
DATA MANAGEMENT, CLEANING AND IMPUTATION
OPTIMIZATION VIA MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
BUSINESS FORECASTING
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
BUSINESS SIMULATION
MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS
DATA VISUALIZATION
SEMINAR
Total Credits20

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