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Master Data Insights, Shape Tomorrow

The Data Analytics, B.A. at Miami University prepares students to turn data into insight using statistics, programming, and real-world applications. You’ll learn how to analyze large, complex, and unstructured data sets to uncover patterns, answer questions, and support data-driven decision-making in business, policy, science, and research.

This interdisciplinary degree combines statistical analysis, coding and computational skills, and domain-specific expertise, giving you a strong foundation for careers in data science, analytics, research, and technology or for graduate study.

Graduates of the Data Analytics bachelor’s degree develop in-demand skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, programming, and applied research, preparing them for a wide range of careers in today’s data-driven world.

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Curriculum and Courses

Miami University’s Data Analytics major features a strong core curriculum of introductory and intermediate courses in statistics, computer programming, mathematics, ethics, and professional communication, building essential skills for data-driven careers across industries. Students also complete a six-course advanced concentration in a chosen area of application, gaining deep disciplinary insight and learning how data analysis tools uncover patterns, structure, and actionable insights. Courses in the curriculum include:

  • CSE 174 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming
  • MTH 252 Calculus III (Calculus I and II are prerequisites)
  • STA 401 Probability
  • CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming
  • STA 466 Experimental Design Methods
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Data Analytics, B.A. Learning Outcomes

  • Correctly manage data for analytics applications using statistical programming.
  • Analyze and interpret data critically using statistical models and constructed statistical output.
  • Effectively communicate the results of statistical analyses to both the expert and layperson.

Choose a Concentration That Matches Your Interests

  • Sport Analytics – use data to evaluate performance, strategy, and decision-making in sports
  • Bioinformatics – apply data analytics to biology, genetics, and health sciences
  • Geospatial Analytics – analyze spatial and geographic data using GIS and mapping technologies
  • Social Data Analytics – study human behavior, social systems, and public policy through data

Career Options

Employer demand for Data Analytics cuts across all types of organizations. The first two years of technical training expand opportunities for internships. The hands-on application of those skills in later advanced courses opens doors to career options as an analyst and problem solver in companies, research organizations, and government agencies. And the powerful combination of technical skills with a broad liberal education strengthens applications to graduate and professional schools.

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Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.

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Oxford, OH 45056
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