Student Learning Outcomes

1. Create data models and data warehouses
    
2. Develop various digital graphics techniques and data visualization methods
3. Demonstrate statistical and predictive/applied analytics methods and applications

Liberal Studies Core (30-33 credits)

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 (6 Credits)

• WRT 105 - WRT 105 - Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing
• WRT 205 - WRT 205 - Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing

Quantitative Skills (Choose 6-8 credits)

Complete Quantitative Skills Sequence Requirement outlined in the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Humanities (Choose 6 credits)

Any course listed in the Humanities Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Social Science (Choose 6 credits)

Any course listed in the Social Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Natural Science (Choose 3-4 credits)

Any course listed in the Natural Sciences Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues (Choose 3 Credits)

Any course listed in the Critical Reflections on Ethical & Social Issues Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement

Professional Competencies Core (30 credits)

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 (9 credits)

• BPS 144 - Orange Immersion
• BPS 211 - Introduction to Professional Studies
• BPS 411 - Senior Seminar
• FYS 101 - First Year Seminar

Choose 7 of the following (21)

• BPS 303 - Introduction to Change Management
• BPS 315 - Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional
• BPS 319 - Global Leadership
• BPS 325 - Creative and Design Thinking for Professional Studies
• BPS 335 - Conflict in Business and Management for Professional Studies
• BPS 382 - Leading Cooperative Negotiations
• BPS 403 - Business Organizations
• BPS 415 - Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies
• CRL 313 - Strategic Leadership in Professional Studies
• CYB 233 - Introduction to Computer Networking for Professional Studies
• KNM 310 - Knowledge Capture and Codification
• PPM 301 - Foundations of Project Management
• PPM 315 - Project Management Methodologies
• PPM 325 - Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
• SCP 305 - Database Management

Major Requirements (30 credits)

• IST 343 - Data in Society
• IST 387 - Introduction to Applied Data Science
• IST 407 - Data Mining
• IST 414 - Data Driven Inquiry
• IST 421 - Information Visualization
• IST 486 - Social Media in the Organization
• KNM 301 - Introduction to Knowledge Management
• SCP 103 - Introduction to Computing Systems
• SCP 220 - Basic Principles of Computer Programming
• SCP 225 - Concepts in Digital Graphics

Electives

27-30 Credits (or as many needed to reach 120 credits)

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.