Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing fields today, and has been ranked the top job in America multiple times. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projected a 33% growth in statistician and data scientist jobs by the year 2026. This degree will make sure you’re ready. In the Data Analytics degree program, you’ll study math, statistics and computing, and understand how each fact and figure affects business results. You’ll also use R, Python and SQL to apply big data concepts. Before you leave the program, you’ll have hands-on experience working with and evaluating data, and many times even a job.
As a Data Analytics major, you will graduate with a broad knowledge of business by completing courses that are part of the Business Administration minor. You will also have the option of complementing your Data Analytics major with a Business Administration major, or any other approved Bentley major, by using some of your free electives to take additional courses.
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of students complete at least one internship
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How one Bentley student swam with the Sharks
Corey Werner ’17 earned an internship on the Business Development team at Shark Group, a brand management and consulting services organization, where he got to work with Daymond John, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” See how he landed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and how it helped show him how a career in marketing was what he wanted.
Data Analytics major prepares you for jobs in high demand
Bentley’s Data Analytics major builds a well-rounded skill set that balances traditional business courses in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing with specialized data science curriculum. With this degree, you’ll get the technical skills, business acumen and strong communication skills needed to start a career in data and analytics.
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