Data Analytics Degree (STEM)

LEARN TO MAKE RAW DATA MEANINGFUL WITH THE DATA ANALYTICS DEGREE

The Saint Mary's Data Analytics degree provides students with a focused analytics training on connecting with data and how to leverage it to solve problems across industries. Data Analytics majors can apply their knowledge to roles such as medical and Healthcare Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, Project Manager, and Sports Analyst.

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A DATA-DRIVEN WORLD AWAITS

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Data collection and analysis has become ubiquitous in every field, so the Data Analytics Degree at Saint Mary’s prepares you to work in nearly any organization. The aptitude you acquire here will help you make the most of the growing demand for data analysts across business industries and the public sector. With your degree, you’ll be able to find analyst positions in Healthcare, Project Management, Marketing, Sports, Intelligence, and more.

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DATA ANALYTICS GOES HOLISTIC

Saint Mary’s Data Analytics Degree covers the ins and outs of high-level data analysis. As a Data Analtyics major, you’ll learn how to collect data and apply advanced analysis tools and techniques for generating insights. You’ll develop the communication and critical thinking skills required for sharing these insights with stakeholders, and for identifying and responding to problems ethically. And, most importantly, you’ll be able to apply your expertise to real-world problems in the assignments and projects you undertake as part of your Data Analytics degree.

Degree Curriculum

Data Analytics Degree Requirements

The Data Analytics major teaches students to collect, analyze, and interpret data for decision-making across industries. The program emphasizes problem-solving and provides hands-on experience with essential tools in data visualization, statistical modeling, and programming. With a flexible curriculum of 50 units or fewer, it supports minors, double majors, and transfer students. Graduates are prepared for careers in business, healthcare, technology, and other data-driven fields, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1 Business Decision-Making OBJECTIVE 1.1: Apply core quantitative and/or qualitative analytical methods to improve and support effective business decision-making.
GOAL 2 Communication OBJECTIVE 2.1: Produce business writing that meets professional standards.
GOAL 2 Communication OBJECTIVE 2.2: Deliver a professional oral presentation.
GOAL 3 Ethics & Social Responsibility OBJECTIVE 3.1: Analyze an ethical issue and defend the decision based on this analysis.
GOAL 3 Ethics & Social Responsibility OBJECTIVE 3.2: Analyze whether firms are managed as socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
GOAL 4 Disciplinary Knowledge OBJECTIVE 4.1: Apply computational skills to solve complex problems.

Requirements

Statistics

Take one statistics course from this category:

Probability and Statistics (3 units)
Intro Probability & Statistics (3 units)
Probability & Statistics (4 units)
Excel Lab (1 units)

Programming

Take one course in programming (BSAN 205 preferred):

AI for Everyone (3 units)
Programming I (4 units)

Required Courses

Take the following required courses:

Data Visualization (3 units)
Operations Management (3 units)
Project Management (3 units)
Project Management EL (1 units)
Advanced Quantitative Analysis (4 units)
Database Programming (3 units)
Machine Learning (4 units)

Ethics

Take one ethics course below:

Tech Ethics (3 units)
Business Ethics & Social Resp (4 units)

Capstone

Data Science Capstone (4 units)

Electives

Take THREE courses from the following list. Each course must be at least 3 units. Some courses require prerequisites that are not part of the Data Analytics major.

Accounting Analytics (3 units)
Anthropology: Digital Culture (4 units)
Blockchain & Digital Currency (3 units)
Media, Technologies, & Culture (4 units)
Programming II (4 units)
Web Programming (4 units)
Design of Experiments (4 units)
Cloud Computing (4 units)
Data Warehousing (4 units)
Special Topics in Data Science (4 units)
Financial Analytics (4 units)
Data and Analytics in Sport (4 units)
Digital Marketing (4 units)
Online Content Creation (4 units)

All Data Analytics Electives

What can you do with a degree in Data Analytics?

A degree in Data Analytics teaches you to collect, model, and interpret data, communicate insights, and support ethical, evidence-based decisions across industries.
(*Some careers may require additional tools training, certification, or graduate study)

Data Analyst
Clean, analyze, and visualize datasets; build dashboards that inform daily decisions

Business Analyst (Analytics)
Translate stakeholder needs into requirements, map processes, and turn data into actionable recommendations

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer / Analyst
Design data models and reports; maintain ETL pipelines and KPI dashboards

Data Visualization Specialist
Craft clear charts and narratives that help nontechnical audiences grasp complex findings

Operations / Supply Chain Analyst
Forecast demand, optimize inventory and logistics, and improve throughput and cost

Healthcare / Public Health Analyst
Evaluate clinical and operational data to improve outcomes, quality, and access

Marketing / CRM Analyst
Analyze funnels, attribution, and segmentation; guide targeting and campaign ROI

Risk / Fraud Analyst
Monitor anomalies, build risk scores and rules, and reduce losses and exposure

Project Manager (Data Projects)
Coordinate analytics initiatives, timelines, and deliverables; ensure insights drive business impact

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