Bachelors Degree in
Computer and Information Technology

About the Big Data Minor

The Big Data minor prepares students to manage and glean insights from the massive, complex datasets that define modern industry. We equip students with advanced analytical toos to uncover critical patterns, transform raw data into actionable business intelligence, and design automated systems for the future. 

Total Hours: 18 hours

12 Semester Hours from:

• CIT 1813 - Introduction to Programming (C++) Credits: 3
• CIT 4663 - System Administrator and Architecture. Credits: 3
  
  
• CIT 4770 - Database and Data Management. Credits: 3
  OR
  CSM 3950 - Introduction to Database Concepts. Credits: 3
  OR
  BAIS 4770 - Database and Data Management. Credits: 3

• CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing. Credits: 3
• CIT 4843 - Human Computer Interaction. Credits: 3
  
  

6 Semester Hours from:

• CIT 3863 - Cloud Services. Credits: 3
• CIT 3883 - Virtualization Technologies. Credits: 3
• DGT 3813 - Web Development Credits: 3
• TEC 4970 - Special Topics in Technology. Credits: 1 to 4

Note:

6 Credit Hours need to be unique to the minor.

For a complete listing of course descriptions please visit our courses page or the EIU undergradate catalog.

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