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Business Analytics and Information Systems, BSBA

Overview

The Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS) major is designed to cover the topics in business analytics, and various information systems foundations. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to take a leading role in these innovative fields. The curriculum offers flexibility for learners to design their own package of courses or choose one of the concentrations. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to obtain employment positions such as data analyst, business analyst, and system analyst.  

 

The BSBA in Business Analytics and Information Systems requires the completion of a minimum of 21 credits (7 classes) in Business Analytics and Information Systems. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the Business Analytics and Information Systems major and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall must be maintained to graduate.

 

Degree Requirements

Learners can earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with this major. See the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

Required Courses (3 courses, 9 credits)

ISOM-130Introduction to Business Analytics

3
ISOM-316Coding for Business

3
ISOM-323Database Management

3

Elective Courses (4 courses, 12 credit minimum)

Choose four (4) courses from the following list.

ISOM-211Cloud Computing

3
ISOM-215Mobile App Development

3
ISOM-230Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics

3
ISOM-232Sports Analytics in Action" "

3
ISOM-240Data Privacy and Compliance

3
ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3
ISOM-330Applied Statistics and Predictive Analytics

3
ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3
ISOM-341Project Management for the Modern Organizations

3
ISOM-424It Strategy Consulting

3
ISOM-440ERP System & Process Reengineering

3
ISOM-510Independent Study in IS & OM

1-3

Business Analytics and Information Systems Practicum

Practical data analytics experience prepares learners for real-world challenges in the workplace. All BAIS majors are recommended to work at an internship to gain professional business analytics and information systems experience. Learners have the opportunity to gain this experience on campus through the Student Training Employment Program (https://www.suffolk.edu/about/directory/information-technology-services/students/student-training) or at an organization of their choice.

 

Registration in ISOM-520 or ISOM-560 is required for international learners with F-1 status as part of the approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) through the International Students Services Office.

ISOM-520Internship in Information Systems Or Business Analytics

0-3
ISOM-560Information Systems Practicum

0

Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by learners through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk learners for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

Learning Goals Learning Objectives
Learners will… Upon completion of the program, each learner should be able to...
Demonstrate understanding of data analytics and technology.
(Knowledge)

- Understand the fundamental concepts of data analytics and information systems.

- Understand the architecture and technical infrastructure of information systems.
Demonstrate skills in utilizing business analytics and technology.
(Analyze)

- Utilize the architectural technologies used in generating data analytics solutions and/or information systems. 

- Utilize computational and analytical techniques to solve business problems.

- Utilize many of the most popular tools to analyze and solve business problems.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and communicate business analytics solutions.
(Capability)

- Plan, develop, and implement data analytics-based or IS solutions for various industries and business functions.

- Create a database to manage data and build a cloud-based architecture to manage organizations

- Demonstrate ability to use SQL to create, maintain and retrieve information using criteria from a database.
- Effectively communicate technological and/or analytical concepts to individuals with a technical or non-technical background.

Concentrations

 

Business Analytics Concentration (4 courses, 12 credits)

Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)

ISOM-230Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics

3
ISOM-330Applied Statistics and Predictive Analytics

3

Choose two (2) from the following elective courses (2 courses, 6 credits):

ISOM-211Cloud Computing

3
ISOM-215Mobile App Development

3
ISOM-232Sports Analytics in Action" "

3
ISOM-240Data Privacy and Compliance

3
ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3
ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3
ISOM-341Project Management for the Modern Organizations

3
ISOM-440ERP System & Process Reengineering

3
ISOM-510Independent Study in IS & OM

1-3
MGT-405People Analytics

3
MKT-322Marketing Analytics

3
MKT-435Digital Marketing Challenges

3
 

Cybersecurity Concentration (4 courses, 12 credits)

Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)

ISOM-240Data Privacy and Compliance

3
ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3

Choose two (2) from the following elective courses (2 courses, 6 credits):

ISOM-211Cloud Computing

3
ISOM-215Mobile App Development

3
ISOM-230Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics

3
ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3
ISOM-330Applied Statistics and Predictive Analytics

3
ISOM-341Project Management for the Modern Organizations

3
ISOM-424It Strategy Consulting

3
ISOM-440ERP System & Process Reengineering

3
ISOM-510Independent Study in IS & OM

1-3
ACCT-150Introduction to Fraud Examination

3
BLE-321Corporate Crime and Financial Fraud

3
Other electives per instructor permission.

Information Systems Concentration (4 courses, 12 credits)

Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)

ISOM-211Cloud Computing

3
ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3

Choose two (2) from the following elective courses (2 courses, 6 credits):

ISOM-215Mobile App Development

3
ISOM-230Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics

3
ISOM-232Sports Analytics in Action" "

3
ISOM-240Data Privacy and Compliance

3
ISOM-330Applied Statistics and Predictive Analytics

3
ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3
ISOM-341Project Management for the Modern Organizations

3
ISOM-424It Strategy Consulting

3
ISOM-440ERP System & Process Reengineering

3
ISOM-510Independent Study in IS & OM

1-3

FinTech Concentration (4 courses, 12 credits)

Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)

ISOM-215Mobile App Development

3
FIN-330Introduction to FinTech

3

Choose two (2) of the following elective courses (2 courses, 6 credits):

ISOM-211Cloud Computing

3
ISOM-240Data Privacy and Compliance

3
ISOM-313Business Systems Development

3
ISOM-340Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3
FIN-350Venture Capital and Private Equity

3
FIN-430The Blockchain Revolution: Understanding its Uses and Implications

3
FIN-432Risk Management and Financial Institutions

3
FIN-445Quantitative Analysis and Trading of Financial Instruments

3