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Bachelor of Science

Computer Science (Data Analytics Concentration)

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Program Highlights

Explore a wealth of opportunities in database administration and programming.

Computer science and database technology are essential to many industries today, including financial, retail, e-commerce, gaming, sports, social media, healthcare and others. Databases will continue to advance and play a large role in numerous fields and in everyday life.

  • Our database technology program will provide you with a solid foundation in computer science complemented by specialty courses in database administration and programming.
  • Students in this program study several programming languages, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture and Oracle database administration, and complete a capstone course on advanced database topics. You’ll also complete a 150-hour work experience with a company.
  • You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to start a career in database administration or database programming in almost any industry or continue your studies with an advanced degree.
  • Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Analytics program can continue their education with a Master of Science in Information Systems.
At a glance
120

Credit Hours

4

Years (Avg.)

86%

Students who receive scholarships, grants or financial aid

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Computer Science - Data Analytics classes are taught exclusively through Baker Online. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.

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Why Study Computer Science and Data Analytics?

From smartphones to autonomous vehicles, the computer-enabled objects around us shape the way we communicate, travel, work and play. Computer scientists invent the future by developing the architectures, applications and techniques for advanced computing systems.

Computer scientists work across all industries, including finance/banking, consulting, health care and medicine, gaming, social media, retail, e-commerce and many others. In all these fields database technology will continue to play an essential role.

Career Facts

$93,750

Median Yearly Income

9%

Outlook 2018–2028

$146,360

Median Salary for Executives

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Curriculum

The Baker College Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with concentration in Data Analytics program is a 4-year, 120-credit-hour program. The program includes 30 hours in general education, 75 hours in the computer science major and 15 hours in the database technology concentration. Program courses include data structures and algorithms, multiple programming languages, computer architecture, database administration and programming, as well as a senior project and a 150-hour work experience course.

Sample Courses
CS 3950
Big Data Analytics
Description
Introduces data analytics as the science of analyzing the data, generating insights, and making predictions. It easily finds applications in social media analysis, computational biology, climate modeling, health care, traffic monitoring and so on. This class aims to provide an overview of advanced machine learning, data mining and statistic techniques that arise in real data analytic applications. Selected topics include topic modeling, structure learning, time-series analysis, learning with less supervision, and massive-scale data analytics. One or more applications associated with each technique will also be discussed.
CS 4210
Database Programming
Description
Provides students the ability to create and maintain database objects to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. In addition, students will write queries to retrieve, summarize, and modify data using joins and subqueries. Students will learn how to create and execute stored procedures and functions. This course also introduces participants to database triggers.
CIS 4910
Senior Project I
Description
Builds upon the theoretical concepts of the Development Cycle learned in the Systems Development Methods. The technical knowledge gained from programming will also be put to use for the tasks of this course. Students will use the appropriate systems development methodologies, in a team approach, and follow the life cycle methodology learned previously to achieve a demonstrable working solution to a particular Systems Development problem.
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Extended Reality Learning

Learn on the cutting edge.

The College of IT and Engineering is proud to offer courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful career in a high-tech field.

Accreditation

Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.

Online Classes Available Anywhere

Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.

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On Campus Unavailable

Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.

For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.

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Available on Baker Online

Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.

100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters

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Unavailable on Online Live

Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.

100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.

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