Explore Data Analytics at Mercy College
Gain the skills you need to complete in a data-driven environment.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Data Analytics
Degree:
B.S.School:
School of BusinessLocation:
Dobbs Ferry, Bronx & ManhattanCredits:
120
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Business Administration: Data Analytics B.S. Curriculum
General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements
60 Credits
ECON 125, 210, 220, 221, and 230, MATH 116 and MATH/CIS 131 are prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Core and Specialization
Business Administration Core 30 Credits
Specialization
18 Credits
Open Electives
12 Credits
Total
120 Credits
Students who choose the major concentration in Business Administration with a specialization in Data Analytics must complete:
Business Administration Core
- ACCT 120 Intro to Financial Accounting
- ACCT 121 Intro to Management Accounting
- ECON 210 Business Report Writing and Presentations
- FINC 235 Financial Management
- INBU 250 International Business
- BLAW 240 Business Law I or ENTR 250 Social Entrepreneurship
- MGMT 255 Info Systems for Mgmt or ACCT 261 Computer App for Accountants
- ANLC 250 Introduction to Data Analytics
- MKTG 220 Principles of Marketing
Specialization*
(Select four of the following six courses)
- ANLC 310 Communicating with Data
- ANLC 320 Applied Statistics with R and SPSS
- ANLC 330 Relational Database Management with SQL
- ANLC 410 Social Media Analytics or ANLC 420 Econometrics
- ANLC 450 Data Analytics Capstone (Mandatory Senior-Level Capstone Course)
Open Electives
Any five courses
*There is a 15-credit residency requirement in the major which must be satisfied by Business Administration courses numbered 295 and above.
Students who do not have full-time jobs should try to use their open electives for internships.
Academic Program Sequence Map
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- 2019 - 2020 BS/MBA Business Administration
- 2018 - 2019 Business Administration: Data Analytics BS Sequence Map
Are department faculty available for academic advising?
Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and cooperative education.
What is Data Analytics?
Data Analytics is the field of business focused on utilizing quantitative information (data) to make strategic business decisions. This is an important distinction between Data Sciences (Computer Sciences), which focuses on utilizing data to commoditize a process, create a product, etc.
How do I know what to major in?
All Business majors must complete a set of core business courses. Students will be exposed to all the business disciplines and with the help of their mentor, students can select the major that suits their interest and skills.
What is the first step in the admissions process?
Click on "Apply Now" on the Mercy homepage or call 1.877.MERCY.GO to apply for admission to Mercy College and arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Counselor. Bring your completed application form and copies of your high school and/or college transcripts with you at the time of your appointment.
What skills do data analysts need?
Data Analytics is an incredibly multi-faceted role and Data Analysts master a broad scope of skills such as Statistics, Graphic Design, Programming, Psychology, etc. The most common misconception about anything data is that it’s mostly about numbers or math. Data Analytics is also a highly creative field and analysts enjoy plenty of diversity in functions.
How long does earning a degree take?
Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.
What if I need help in registering and selecting classes?
You may call the undergraduate School of Business office at 914-674-7479 to set up an appointment for advisement.
I work full time. I have many responsibilities, family among them. How can I earn a degree?
By taking advantage of Mercy College's "B & C Terms" or enrolling online.
B & C Terms are two eight-week terms that run during a semester. Classes are twice a week. Usually Monday - Wednesday and Tuesday -Thursday. (5:50-8:20pm & 8:30-11pm.)
You can be a fulltime student by taking two courses in the B term and two courses in the C term.
How many credits can be transferred from another institution?
Up to 75 credits from a two-year institution. Up to 90 from a four-year institution. Up to 90 credits combined however the credits may not exceed 75 credits from any combination of two-year institutions as they apply to your chosen degree. In addition you may only transfer in two courses of upper-level business credit (six credits) to apply to the major / specialization.
Why data analytics?
It’s no surprise that technology has increased the velocity and volume of data humans are creating every second and the need to convert data into meaningful information only continues to grow in importance. Whether you’re interested in focusing specifically on analytics or not, you’ll likely be required to possess analytical skills across a number of job functions that previously haven’t focused on it.
What careers do data analysts have?
Data Analysts are employed throughout the organization for a multitude of specialized purposes (finance, marketing, accounting, HR, operations, supply chain management, etc.). If there is a specific facet of business you’re interested in, data analytics is highly applicable across the organization.
Is Mercy College a nonsectarian institution?
Yes. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
Hattie Martin
Visiting Instructor
Victoire Denoyel
Assistant Professor
Business Administration: Data Analytics Overview
Technological and cultural innovation over the past several years have led to an astronomical increase in data and our ability to utilize it as a more objective, decision-making tool in business.
Mercy College’s B.S. in Data Analytics provides students with the understanding and skills they need to compete in the 21st century’s data-driven business environment.
Students will interact with faculty members actively working in the industry in order to develop applied skills in working with data to generate solid business insights and strategies.
Business Administration: Data Analytics FAQS
Up to 75 credits from a two-year institution. Up to 90 from a four-year institution. Up to 90 credits combined however the credits may not exceed 75 credits from any combination of two-year institutions as they apply to your chosen degree. In addition you may only transfer in two courses of upper-level business credit (six credits) to apply to the major / specialization.
Click on "Apply Now" on the Mercy homepage or call 1.877.MERCY.GO to apply for admission to Mercy College and arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Counselor. Bring your completed application form and copies of your high school and/or college transcripts with you at the time of your appointment.
Career Opportunities
Data analysts are some of the most sought-after professionals in the business world today.
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Program Outcomes
At the end of this program, students should be able to:
- Establish and utilize analytical frameworks for isolating insights from data
- Orally and visually communicate complex quantitative data for informative purposes and persuasive purposes
- Recognize ethical issues in data collection, manipulation and interpretation
- Demonstrate an understanding of data modeling, predictive analytics and forecasting
- Recognize the benefits and limitations of various data types and sources
- Connect data and the analysis of it to proper strategic business levers
- Utilize various technological platforms (Excel, SQL, Tableau, R, etc.) in exploratory analytics
- Demonstrate an understanding of how data is used and managed throughout an organization
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