Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Montgomery College Proposal | Associate of Arts (A.A.) | Business Analytics | | 4/14/2023 | | |
Business Analytics Program Description |
Montgomery College is prepared to offer the new business analytics associate of arts effective fall 2023. The business analytics associate of arts is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals with analytics expertise. The 60-credit program provides an excellent opportunity for students wanting to increase their data literacy, improve their marketability, and/or prepare for a career in the business <br>analytics field. It is also suitable for those who wish to advance their professional careers by supplementing their work experience or an existing college or graduate degree with <br>business analytics knowledge. The program grounds students in general business courses, including economics and accounting, and builds essential skills in business analytics, statistics, scripting languages, data visualization, and applied decision- <br>making. Students gain hands-on experience using Excel, R, Tableau, and SQL in business analytics to summarize, analyze, and visualize data. The business analytics program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college and major in business analytics. |