Students should enjoy programming, mathematics, be detailed-oriented, enjoy problem-solving and interested in working in an office setting. They should be able to type at least 40 words per minute and know how to perform basic file management skills such as saving, deleting, copying and backing up files. Students should also be comfortable using a Windows-based computer, be able to easily navigate the Internet and be comfortable using email. High school students should have successfully completed English, computer, business, and math classes. Keyboarding skills are required.

CAREERS• Government agencies

• Educational institutions

• Sales offices

• Service agencies

• Healthcare

• Insurance companies

• Banking

• Utility companies

• Non-profits

• Investment firms

Today’s office requires a wide range of computer expertise from support staff. The Data Analytics Technician program provides students with highly marketable skills in data collection, data analysis, communication, organization, time management, and problem solving. Students will develop queries for data conversion into readable, analyzable, and informational documents for employers and other end users.Curriculum integrates database, spreadsheets, programming/scripting, and mathematics courses. Students may complete the program on the BSC campus and many courses are available to complete online. The two-year program includes databases, spreadsheets, Python, XML, and SQL training in conjunction with continued math and business studies.

Those who complete the required curriculum for the two-year program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. A three-year program is available for those students who may need to take additional time with the curriculum. Many courses in the Data Analytics Technician program may be used for transfer to a four-year information analytics degree program.

TECHNICAL • ONLINE

DATA ANALYTICS TECHNICIAN

PREPARATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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IF YOU’RE A NEW STUDENTp Complete your application for admission online bismarckstate.edu/apply *non-refundable $35 application feep Request your official high school transcript or official

GED transcript be sent to BSCp Request documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcalp Submit placement test scores

IF YOU’RE A TRANSFER STUDENTp Complete the new student section abovep Request your official college transcripts be sent to BSC

IF YOU’RE A RETURNING STUDENTp Complete your application for admission online (no fee required) bismarckstate.edu/applyp Request your official college transcripts be sent to BSC

Additional admissions requirements may apply. For more information go to bismarckstate.edu/apply

p Apply for scholarships at bismarckstate.edu/scholarships

p Submit your free application for federal student aid at fafsa.gov BSC school code: 002988DO

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