Program Overview
The Associate in Science Degree in Applied Business Analytics is a 60-credit hour program that develops the students’ knowledge and skills in business, statistics, and information sciences. The knowledge and skills developed are required to understand and demonstrate how to make modern business decisions grounded in data. In addition to the traditional business disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, management, and marketing, students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer programming and database management. This knowledge will be combined with quantitative tools and techniques that students can apply to a variety of business situations. Most importantly, graduates of this program will be exposed to the knowledge and skills needed to communicate with other analysts, managers, and information technology professionals and will support the students ability to generate data informed decisions and drive businesses into a modern digital presence.
Upon completion of this program, students may begin entry level careers as business analytics or continue studies at SF in the B.A.S. in Organizational Management Applied Business Analytics concentration.
Some of the entry level careers the graduate may pursue include Administrative Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Employment Programs Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant, Performance Management Analyst, Program Management Analyst.
Requirements for Admission
There are no admissions requirements for this program.
If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses, but could still be admitted.
Students can pursue two programs at the same time, such as an A.S. degree and an A.A. degree, or a primary degree and an alternate degree.
Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs
- Florida Residents:
- $106.77 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $6,406.20
- Non-Florida Residents:
- $382.90 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $22,974.00
Does not include books, lab fees, etc.
For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.
Scholarships
- Career and Technical Education Scholarships
- There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Job Prospects and Salary
Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Applied Business Analytics degree, students may begin entry level careers in business analytics or continue studies at SF in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management - Applied Business Analytics concentration.
Entry level careers in business analytics include:
- Administrative Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Employment Programs Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Organizational Development Consultant
- Performance Management Analyst
- Program Management Analyst
The median salary for Management Analyst's for Florida is $84,120.
Program Goals and Outcomes
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Describe information systems and requirements analysis. This description should identify the project goal, data storage, movement, security, quality, usage, and functional requirements that should be met.
- Demonstrate effective business communication and collaboration skills.
- Describe how data is organized and examine the business intelligence process used in transforming data to useful information. Demonstrate skills in analyzing data using spreadsheet software applications.
- Design and build business applications using database management systems.
- Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
- Describe the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.
- Demonstrate fundamental techniques and methods used in the analysis of computerized business activities, including consideration of information requirements, resources, and its impact on business decisions.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
Program Length:
- Credit hours - 60
- Time to completion - 2 years (full-time), 3-4 years (part-time)
Need C or higher in all coursework, including internship, to graduate.
All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
Format:
- Online/Hybrid/Face to Face Classes: See Types of Classes.
Curriculum:
- College Catalog Details
- See link at the bottom of this page for a Sample Degree Audit
Course Sequencing for Full-time Students
Florida CIP: 1530710200
SF Program Code: 3228
2024-2025
Total SF Semester Hours = 60
Term 1 Fall (12 credit hours)
- ENC1101 Communications State Core (3 credit hours)
- MGF1131 Mathematics College Core (3 credit hours)
- ART1000 OR HUM2020 OR LIT1000 OR MUL1010 OR PHI2010 OR THE1000 Humanities State Core (3 credit hours)
- AMH2020 OR POS2041 Social Sciences State Core (3 credit hours)
Term 2 Spring (12 credit hours)
- BSC2005/L OR BSC2010/L OR BSC2085/L OR EVR1001 Natural Sciences State Core (3 credit hours)
- ACG2001 Principles of Accounting 1 (3 credit hours)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
- CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
Term 3 Summer (12 credit hours)
- ACG2011 Principles of Accounting 2 (3 credit hours)
- STA2023 Intro to Statistics (3 credit hours)
- COP2002 Programming Logic (3 credit hours)
- OST2853 Spreadsheet / Database Mgt (3 credit hours)
Term 4 Fall (12 credit hours)
- CGS2540 Database Management Systems (3 credit hours)
- QMB2104 Applied Business Analytics 1 (3 credit hours)
- MAN2021 Intro to Management (3 credit hours)
- ENC1102 College Comp 2 (3 credit hours)
Term 5 Spring (12 credit hours)
- CTS2445 SQL programming (3 credit hours)
- MKA2701 Introduction to Data Communication (3 credit hours)
- ECO2023 Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
- QMB2105 Applied Business Analytics 2 (3 credit hours)
Course Sequencing for Part-Time Students
Term 1 Fall (6 credit hours)
- ENC1101 Communications State Core (3 credit hours)
- ART1000 OR HUM2020 OR LIT1000 OR MUL1010 OR PHI2010 OR THE1000 Humanities State Core (3 credit hours)
Term 2 Spring (6 credit hours)
- MGF1131 Mathematics College Core (3 credit hours)
- AMH2020 OR POS2041 Social Sciences State Core (3 credit hours)
Term 3 Summer (6 credit hours)
- BSC2005/L OR BSC2010/L OR BSC2085/L OR EVR1001 Natural Sciences State Core (3 credit hours)
- ACG2001 Principles of Accounting 1 (3 credit hours)
Term 4 Fall (6 credit hours)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
- CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
Term 5 Spring (6 credit hours)
- ACG2011 Principles of Accounting 2 (3 credit hours)
- STA2023 Intro to Statistics (3 credit hours)
Term 6 Summer (6 credit hours)
- COP2002 Programming Logic (3 credit hours)
- OST2853 Spreadsheet / Database Mgt (3 credit hours)
Term 7 Fall (6 credit hours)
- CGS2540 Database Management Systems (3 credit hours)
- MAN2021 Intro to Management (3 credit hours)
Term 8 Spring (6 credit hours)
- ENC1102 College Comp 2 (3 credit hours)
- CTS2445 SQL programming (3 credit hours)
Term 9 Summer (6 credit hours)
- QMB2104 Applied Business Analytics 1 (3 credit hours)
- ECO2023 Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
Term 10 Fall (6 credit hours)
- QMB2105 Applied Business Analytics 2 (3 credit hours)
- MKA2701 Introduction to Data Communication (3 credit hours)
Performance Standards
- Students need a C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate
- Students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
- Student Conduct Code
- Academic Progress
Cost of Attendance
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856 | In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882 |
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958 | In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.
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