Program Description

Business Intelligence provides the information required to enhance business decision-making; whereas, Data Analytics is the process of converting raw data into meaningful information. Together, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics are becoming critical factors in the overall success and stability of top companies around the world - both public and private.

The Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) AA degree focuses on providing graduates in-depth knowledge and teaching them the necessary skills to sole today’s business problems in order to prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities. The degree provides graduates a strong foundation in principles and theories of data, reporting, visualizations, analytics, project development, and data-driven decision-making skills. Upon completion, graduates will be familiar with cutting-edge technologies and possess skills and experience with practical business applications that enable businesses to recognize opportunities for improvement and enable them to sustain a competitive advantage.

This program emphasizes project management, technical learning, systems thinking along with a robust technology-focused curriculum including coursework in business intelligence, data mining, analytics, reporting, and programming languages R and Python.

AAAS Degree (94-99 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this planning guide. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Minimum grade of 1.0 in each individual course in the program, and overall GPA of 2.0 or better required.

Program Prerequisites

Intermediate Excel or Instructor permission. Placement into BTWRT 215  or ENGL& 101 , MATH& 146 , and BUSTC 265 .

General Education Core Requirements

Computer Science Requirements (5 Credits)

• CS 121 Introduction to Programming Minimum Units: 5

Business Requirements (69 Credits)

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 268 Data Visualization Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 240 Introduction to e-Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 249 Market Research Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 255 Principles of Management Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 266 Business Intelligence Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 267 Data Analytics for Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 160 Systems Thinking Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 165 SQL for Data Analytics Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 180 Project Management I Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 181 Project Management II Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 120 Principles of Marketing Minimum Units: 5
• BUSTC 265 Advanced Excel for Data Analytics Minimum Units: 4

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Sample Schedule for AAAS Degree

Program Advisor

Email businessprograms@shoreline.edu for faculty advising.

Program Information

Length of Program: 94-99 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Every quarter (Fall recommended)
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books, and parking)
Website:https://www.shoreline.edu/programs/business-intelligence/business-intelligence-and-data-analytics-aaas.aspx

Program Code: BIAIDAPT