TROY’s Data Analytics Program: Solve Complex Problems. Dissect Data. Grow Your Career.
You enjoy analyzing information. Investigating problems. Working with the latest technology.
You want a career that challenges you and always offers something new. If that sounds
like you, Troy University’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science program may be the
right fit. Training you to acquire, analyze and visualize data, TROY’s program equips
you to help businesses grow with data-driven decisions. Today’s organizations are
drowning in data, but they need experts to help them make sense of it. At TROY, you’ll
develop the skills to meet this need and apply your creative thinking to solve complex
challenges.
“My current success and career path is because of everyone in the data analytics program.
I was inspired and encouraged to grow while there. I have confidence in my skill set
and what I can do. The data analytics program and professors at TROY did that for
me.”
Ora Nelson | Operations Research Analyst, U.S. Federal Government | 2022 Graduate, Bachelor
of Science in Data Analytics
A Hands-On Data Analytics Program
In TROY’s program, you’ll get to work with real-world data in your assignments and
course projects. With some projects lasting the entire term, you’ll have numerous
opportunities to apply what you’ve learned and build a firm foundation in programming
languages, data visualization and other skills. You will also participate in research
projects using SAS, Python, R, SQL and Tableau and complete internships at businesses
in various industries.
Learn From Attentive and Accessible Data Analytics Experts
Build meaningful relationships with leaders in the data analytics field. Faculty in
the data analytics program at TROY bring decades of experience in the tech industry
to the classroom. They’ll work closely with you to develop your data analytics skills,
helping you examine and glean insights from big data and apply your knowledge to real-world
contexts. TROY’s faculty are dedicated to your success in both the data analytics
program and your future career.
TROY’s on-campus Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics provides you with hands-on
opportunities and faculty guidance. For more information about program availability
and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756
Preparation for Evolving Data Analytics Careers and Lifelong Learning
The technology sector and our capabilities in data collection, analysis and visualization
grow every day. That means data analytics careers require you to be adaptable and
committed to lifelong learning.
TROY’s data analytics bachelor’s degree faculty understand this. In addition to teaching
you technical skills, they’ll also help you develop the critical thinking and analytical
skills you need to thrive in this ever-evolving field. Our data analytics program
also encompasses concepts from business, information sciences, marketing and other
disciplines to equip you with expertise that applies to a wide range of settings and
industries.
Data Analytics Careers
A data science bachelor’s degree opens doors to numerous opportunities to extract
insights from data through data analytics careers in a variety of industries, including
logistics, manufacturing, marketing, health, sports, travel and retail.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Benjamin Larson
Dr. Benjamin Larson is the Department Chair for the Decision Systems and Sciences
of the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University.
FAQ About the Data Analytics Bachelor’s Degree Program
Learn more about the field of data analytics and our bachelor’s program.
What can you do with a data analytics degree?
Whether you want to work in business, healthcare, government or other sectors, a
data analytics bachelor’s degree qualifies you for numerous roles. Entry-level positions
in data analytics include management analyst, business analyst, data analyst, quantitative
analyst and financial analyst.
Your bachelor’s degree in data analytics from TROY will also prepare you for graduate
study should you want to pursue leadership roles such as chief data officer, machine
learning engineer, or big data architect.
Is a data analytics degree worth it?
With more and more data at our fingertips and advancements in technology every day,
the demand for well-trained data analysts only continues to grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for data scientists will increase much faster than average
over the next 10 years.
Offering hands-on training in analytical tools and techniques, programming languages,
data visualization and project management, a bachelor’s in data analytics from TROY
creates countless opportunities to meet this demand.
Do you need a degree for data analytics?
Some entry-level data analytics positions do not require a degree in data analytics
if you have proficiency or experience in programming languages and analytical techniques.
However, most data analytics careers require at least some formal education in data
analytics.
Why choose data analytics as a career?
In addition to the high demand for data scientists and the variety of available careers,
data analytics is a lucrative rewarding field, particularly if you enjoy working with
technology and analyzing information.
Data analytics careers are also promising in terms of advancement. Many entry-level
data analysts advance into leadership roles, become consultants or continue on to
graduate study.
As a child, Dr. Jeffrey Bohler would cut out articles from magazines like Popular
Science and Popular Mechanics and paste them onto note cards. He would then enthusiastically
share the information he collected with his friends and family.
