To apply to Suffolk, international students must submit/complete the following:
Common Application or Suffolk Application and a $50 application fee
Essay/personal statement
Official high school transcript* or GED/HiSET results
Letter of recommendation
Official College/University Transcripts (in English or with official translation) from all institutions attended.
GPA 2.7
Proof of English Proficiency Option - select one of the options below:
SAT or ACT scores in lieu of English Proficiency (SAT/ACT is not required of International Students)
TOEFL or IELTS score (TOEFL minimum is a 79, IELTS a 6.5)
DUOLINGO English Test-DET (Minimum score of 105)
Exempt if you’re from a country, other than the US, where English is the First and Official Language. Please submit the SAT, ACT or final results from one of the following: IGCSE/GCSE, AS/A-Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam). If you only have predicted scores from any of these examination systems, please complete the Test of English Proficiency Waiver Request form.
PTE-Academic with a minimum score of 54
IB HL English Predicted scores (if provided by your high school)
First Language English Exams in the IGCSE or GCSE or AS/A-Level Predicted/Actual results
The Big Data and Business Analytics (BDBA) major is designed to teach the theoretical and practical aspects of big data and business analytics through a curriculum focused on a mathematical (statistical), technical (including architecture and analytics), and communication components required in the business analytics field. The goal of the BDBA major is to educate students who can successfully fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the rapidly growing field related to business analytics. Through the BDBA curriculum, graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to obtain employment in a position such as a business analyst.
The BSBA in Big Data and Business Analytics requires the completion of a minimum of 21 credits (7 classes) in Big Data and Business Analytics. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the Big Data and Business Analytics major and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall must be maintained to graduate.
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Required Courses (5 courses, 16 credits)
ISOM-130, Introduction to Business Analytics
ISOM-230, Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics
ISOM-330, Applied Statistics and Predictive Analytics
EC-450, Applied Econometrics
Choose one (1) of the following:
ISOM-231, Automatic for the People: Turn Data Into Insight/W R~python
ISOM-323, Database Management
Elective Courses (2 courses, 6 credit minimum)
ISOM-215, Mobile App DevelopmentChoose two (2) courses from the following list. You may also take other 300-level or higher, 3-credit courses with department chair's approval.
ISOM-231, Automatic for the People: Turn Data Into Insight/W R~python
ISOM-232, Sports Analytics in Action!
ISOM-240, Data Privacy and Compliance
ISOM-314, Coding for Business
ISOM-323, Database Management
ISOM-340, Cybersecurity Fundamentals
ISOM-341, Project Management for the Modern Organizations
ISOM-440, ERP System & Process Reengineering
CMPSC-310, Introduction to Data Science
MKT-322, Marketing Analytics
Big Data and Business Analytics Practicum
Practical data analytics experience prepares students for real-world challenges in the workplace. All BDBA majors much complete 150 hours of approved professional information systems and big data business analytics experience before graduation. The 150 hours of work experience may be obtained in one or more positions as an intern, part- or full-time employee or volunteer. Prior approval of your position by the IS Practical Experience Coordinator is required. This is accomplished by completing the IS Practicum Approval Form.
Most students satisfy this graduation requirement by completing ISOM 560: IS Practicum, a non-credit, tuition-free, pass/fail course. Student should enroll in ISOM 560 the semester when they expect to complete their 150 hours or the subsequent semester. Students may also satisfy this practicum requirement by enrolling in ISOM 520: IS Internship (1 to 3 credits based on the number of hours worked). ISOM 520 requires junior standing and is a graded course that can only be used as a free elective (cannot be used as a major elective).
ISOM-520, Internship in Information Systems or Business Analytics
ISOM-560, Information Systems Practicum
OSHC: 3010 ($) USD per year
