What you will study
Course materials for the Business Analytics and Big Data degree program at the University
of Central Missouri are carefully crafted to ensure that they always cover the most
up-to-date and relevant industry information. Topics covered in your classes include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Big data engineering
- Business intelligence
- Cloud computing
- Data analysis
- Data mining
- Data visualization
- Predictive analytics
Through hands-on projects and access to high-tech computer labs that run the latest
software, you’ll learn how to set up databases, analyze large data sets using Hadoop,
work with SQL, practice market segmentation, apply your skills to mock investment
projects and more.
When you graduate, you’ll understand not only how the work gets done but also how
you can use it to make an impact in your industry. Business topics covered in the
Big Data degree include everything from accounting and finance to marketing and management.
Excellence in Big Data
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Best Business Schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- Best Value Bachelor's Degree College for Business Administration & Management (College Factual,
2022)
- Most Popular Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in the Big Data degree program
In UCM’s Big Data and Business Analytics degree program, you have exciting opportunities
to engage with your learning outside the classroom:
- Internships: Learn how to apply program topics such as data mining and predictive analytics in
the field through an internship. Past students have found opportunities to work with
the Kansas City Royals and local financial and investment firms.
- Undergraduate research: Partner with a faculty member who shares your research interests to explore a topic
further. Past students have worked with faculty mentors on projects involving how
AI can improve IT security and how AI can be applied to the insurance industry.
- High-tech lab access: Big Data degree program students have access to the AI and Innovation Lab at the Missouri
Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit, as well as specialized labs for big data engineering,
cloud computing, networking, AI and more on our Warrensburg campus. Through AWS, you
can also access nearly all our available technology remotely.
- Student life: Join fellow Big Data degree students in the Computer Information Systems Student Organization
for volunteer and networking opportunities. You can also attend engaging on-campus
lectures to hear professionals in data engineering, software development and more
discuss timely and important topics in the industry.
What can you do with a Big Data and Business Analytics degree from UCM?
In the Business Analytics and Big Data degree program at the University of Central
Missouri, you’ll learn how to put data to use to help drive professional decision-making.
The skills you build in this business degree prepare you to succeed in high-demand
roles across a number of industries, including:
- Accounting
- Cybersecurity
- Finance
- Health care
- Insurance
- Marketing
Business analytics degree careers
Use the interactive tool below to explore potential career paths, salary prospects,
career growth predictions and more for Big Data degree program graduates.
Financial assistance options for your Big Data and Business Analytics BSBA degree
As an undergraduate student in the University of Central Missouri’s Big Data degree
program, you’ll benefit from our low tuition combined with a major that has great
salary prospects. This means you can graduate with a high-value degree and low student
debt, setting you up for success from the moment you finish your bachelor’s degree.
On top of UCM’s affordable tuition, we offer a wide range of ways to help you finance your undergraduate education, including grants, scholarships, tuition awards and access to federal financial aid.
In addition to university-wide assistance, we also offer scholarships specifically
for students earning the Big Data and Business Analytics degree, including:
- Aureus Technologies Scholarship
- Chelsoft Scholarship
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships by using the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Someswar Kesh
CIS program faculty member, business intelligence and big data analytics expert
Dr. Kesh believes in the benefit of hands-on learning. He brings that philosophy to
his courses and student mentorships by encouraging undergraduate research and experiential
lab work. He also works to connect employers in the Warrensburg and Kansas City area
with students seeking internships and employment.
Meet the Faculty
Dedicated Labs With Advanced Technology
Gain experience in high-tech facilities
Students in UCM’s Business Analytics and Big Data degree program have exclusive access
to more than 120 computers and six labs. Enhance your Business degree with access
to programs and technologies such as Microsoft Imagine, a big data engineering lab,
Oracle Academy programs, AWS licensing, EMC Academic Alliance programs and other big
data tools.
Meet Dr. Prasad Rudramuniyaiah
CIS program faculty member, prolific publisher and conference presenter
Dr. Rudramuniyaiah focuses on data analytics in business sectors, health care and
national critical infrastructures. He also researches business intelligence, knowledge
management and big data governance. He draws on this expertise to teach his Big Data
and Business Analytics degree courses.
Meet the Faculty
Focused Career Planning and Support
Assistance that extends beyond the classroom
Expert faculty and industry mentors help guide your educational plans so you’re prepared
to meet your career goals. Professional support in the Big Data degree includes personal
career advising from faculty, guidance from UCM’s Career Services Center and mentoring
from an advisory board of top tech leaders.
Career and Life Design Center
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