A Business Data Analyst designs, develops, implements and maintains business solutions for information delivery in business intelligence and data analyst professions.
At Anoka Techincal College, a Business Data Analyst education focuses on developing leadership and data analysis capabilities in students at all levels of an organization. In addition to strong technical skills, program graduates develop superb business process analysis and interpersonal skills, the ability to extract and analyze data patterns, and the ability to synthesize the data into information consumable by senior business decision makers.
Why Study Business Data Analytics at Anoka Tech?
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota
Industry & Career Outlook
Potential Jobs:
- Data Analyst
- Information Specialist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Information Clerk
Operations Research Analyst Highlight
Salary Information:
Median Wage: $49.04 per hour
Top Earners: $73.33 per hour
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.
"The instructors being in the industry is a great benefit. They are members of a community who not only care about you as a student but they also really know their field."
Other Program Info
The Information Technology Management programs at Anoka Technical College are completely online.
Laptop Requirements
All students are required to provide their own PC laptops that meet the following minimum requirements:
- Intel Core i7 8th Gen
- Quad Core, 1.8Hz Clock Speed
- 16 GB RAM
- 512 SSD GB Hard Disk
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Info for Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Information for new IT diploma students regarding registration and required materials can be found on the New IT Degree Student Advising Form (PDF).
Other Program Info
Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
First Semester Course Options
Required: TLIT1005 - Technology Fundamentals
Additional to be added until you reach desired credits:
BDAT 1005 - Data Analysis Fundamentals
ITEC 1003 - Networking Fundamentals
ITEC 1011 - Programming Logic & Design
ITEC 1016 - Web Development Technologies
Developmental Courses
Degree students must take MATH 1550 Introduction to Statistics which requires a ACCUPLACER QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) score of 265. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1550.
For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to your faculty advisor.
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Request InfoStart Dates:
Fall semester: August, October
Spring semester: January, March
Multiple start options each semester.