Career path: Data analytics and information systems
Data analytics and information systems professionals are responsible for managing and organizing data, using several tools for data analysis and presentation of results and working with information systems and data management. They have technical and analytical skills, are able to manage projects, and should be able to translate technical results to stakeholders across different domains. Their roles may involve data acquisition, organization and preservation in libraries, government agencies, NGOs or businesses. They may be involved with software development, systems analysis and design, systems integration and other related activities. They collaborate with staff, clients, researchers or faculty to support various data, analytics and information system development projects.
Recommended courses
- INF 6000 – Data, Information and Society*
- INF 6050 – Computer Programming*
- INF 6415 – Project Management
- INF 6420 – Web Development
- INF 6460 – Database Design and SQL*
- INF 6490 – Statistics and Data Analysis*
- INF 7440 – Advanced Web Development
- INF 7455 – Human Computer Interaction
- INF 7470 – Information Architecture
- INF 7491 – Applied Data Analytics
- INF 7930 – User Experience (UX) Design
*Required for MSIS students
