Big Data Analytics and Information Technology, MS (53-645) (30 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Big Data Analytics and Information Technology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Apply different forms of analytical models (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) to improve business decision making.
• Develop hands on skills with analytical tools and software.
• Implement big data systems and clusters.
• Manage cloud computing environment.

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE BACKGROUND COURSES (0-18). The following undergraduate courses (or equivalents) are required. Some of the requirements may be waived on the basis of the Computer Information systems (CIS) track. Undergraduate work already completed may be used to satisfy these requirements.
CIS 2605 Programming with Visual C# (3)
CIS 2615 Introduction to Java (3)
CIS 2665 Principles of Data Communications and Local Area Networking (3)
CIS 3650 Database Management Systems (3)
CIS 3660 Analysis and Design of Computer Information Systems (3)
FIN 2801 Business Statistics I (3)