Big Data and Business Analytics, BSBA

Build the skills and knowledge you need to enter one of the hottest tech fields with the University of Central Missouri’s Big Data and Business Analytics BSBA degree program. If you’re interested in studying how business and technology intersect, this program is a perfect fit for you. UCM’s big data degree gives you in-depth knowledge of big data engineering, artificial intelligence and analytical tools - as well as the skills for how to apply these tools to business decision-making. Course materials for the Business Analytics and Big Data degree program at the University of Central Missouri are carefully crafted to ensure that they always cover the most up-to-date and relevant industry information. Topics covered in your classes include:Artificial intelligenceBig data engineeringBusiness intelligenceCloud computingData analysisData miningData visualizationPredictive analyticsThrough hands-on projects and access to high-tech computer labs that run the latest software, you’ll learn how to set up databases, analyze large data sets using Hadoop, work with SQL, practice market segmentation, apply your skills to mock investment projects and more.When you graduate, you’ll understand not only how the work gets done but also how you can use it to make an impact in your industry. Business topics covered in the Big Data degree include everything from accounting and finance to marketing and management.

All undergraduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office. These transcripts will be used for advisement purposes. Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.