Applied Data and Predictive Analytics, BPS

Contact

Associate Dean

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Professor of Practice College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

Program Director

Steve Wallace, Professor of Practice
College of Professional Studies, swalla02@syr.edu

Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

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Description

The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Data and Predictive Analytics offers students broad skills in information systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and data graphics and visualization. Students will be able to interpret and translate data into market-ready, actionable information. Data analytics and visualization skills are highly prized in the global marketplace. This online bachelor’s degree ties together the fields of computer science, management, and business intelligence to prepare budding analysts to derive insights from complex data.

Student Learning Outcomes

Collect, store, access, transform, and generate data by identifying and leveraging applicable technologies.
Create actionable insight across a range of contexts (e.g. societal, business, political), using tools, techniques, and data.
Communicate insights gained based on tools, techniques, and data enhancement methods.
Use programming languages such as R and Python to support the generation of actionable insight.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core gives a foundation in writing, language or quantitative skills, humanities, social science, natural science, and critical reflections. It draws upon lower-division courses in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Writing
WRT 105	Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing	3
WRT 205	Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing	3
Quantitative Skills
Complete 6-8 credits of Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6-8
Humanities
Select six credits from any course listed in the Humanities Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6
Social Science
Select six credits from any course listed in the Social Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		6
Natural Science
Select 3-4 credits from any course listed in the Natural Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		3-4
Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues
Select 3 credits from any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.		3
Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement
Professional Competencies Core
The Professional Competencies Core covers fundamental knowledge and abilities required in the modern workplace, such as ethics and critical thinking, problem solving, human relations, diversity and change management, budgeting and resource management, and teamwork. The Professional Competencies Core includes an introductory course, and a capstone experience required of all B.P.S. students. Designed to draw together issues from across the entire B.P.S. program, these courses summarize concepts covered in the curriculum and develop students’ skills in strategic decision-making that looks to the future.
Required Courses
BPS 144	Orange Immersion	2
BPS 211	Introduction to Professional Studies	3
BPS 411	Senior Seminar	3
FYS 101	First Year Seminar	1
Select seven of the following:		21
ODL 303	Introduction to Change Management
BPS 315	Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional
ODL 425	Design Thinking for Organizations
ODL 335	Conflict Management
BPS 382	Leading Cooperative Negotiations
BPS 415	Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies
ODL 313	Strategic Leadership
ODL 319	Global Leadership
CYB 233	Introduction to Computer Networking and Cloud Computing for Professional Studies
HCA 425	Wellness Consciousness
KNM 310	Knowledge Capture and Codification
LGL 201	Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics
LGL 210	Legal Research and Writing
LGL 403	Business Organizations
PPM 301	Foundations of Project Management
PPM 315	Project Management Methodologies
PPM 325	Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
PST 367	Smart Cities and Urban Policy
SCP 103	Introduction to Computing Systems
Major Requirements
AIA 427	Sensor and IoT Data in Digital Automation	3
AIA 430	Generative AI in Digital Automation	3
IST 343	Data in Society	3
IST 387	Introduction to Applied Data Science	3
IST 407	Data Mining	3
IST 414	Data-Driven Inquiry	3
IST 418	Big Data Analytics	3
IST 421	Information Visualization	3
SCP 220	Basic Principles of Computer Programming	3
SCP 305	Database Management	3
Electives
Select 27-30 Credits (or as many needed to reach 120 credits)		27-30
Total Credits		117-123

Note

The degree is administered by the College of Professional Studies. Each student should consult with their Academic Advisor to structure a plan for degree completion.

Undergraduate University Requirements

The following requirements and experiences apply to all Syracuse University Undergraduate matriculated degree programs.

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