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Mark McCallick, CPA.CGMA, MSEd-OTL
Professor of Accounting
Orange County
Santa Ana College
CTE Dean
Larisa Sergeyeva
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Program Details
Certificate in Data Analytics for Business and Accounting Majors
New Program
Accounting (050200)
08/15/25
The Business Data Analytics Certificate for Business and Accounting Majors is designed to equip students with the skills to enhance decision-making using analytics in business. It introduces new ways to analyze data, identify insights, improve long-term predictions, and recommend actions that drive better business decisions. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in business management across various sectors, including accounting, manufacturing, small business, financial services, and government. Upon completion of the certificate, students may also pursue advanced study in Data Analytics with an emphasis in accounting and business applications.
40-100
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
On successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
• Understand the concepts and methods of business analytics
• Interpret business data.
• Create and apply analytical models to solve business problems.
• Identify data analysis methods and data analytic tools.
Course Units and Hours
23-25
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Course Report
The core courses for this certificate total 21 units
One elective may be chosen from either the Business or Computer science pathways. Elective units range from 2 to 4 units.
The total units for the Certificate program are 23 to 25 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acct 101 | Fin Accting | 4 | Y1, F/S |
| Acct 207 | Data Analytics | 4 | Y1, F/S |
| Acct 210 | Acct Info Sys | 4 | Y1, F/S |
| BA188 | MS Excel | 2 | Y1,F/S |
| CMPR 114 | Python Programming | 3 | Y1, F/S |
| Math 219 | Stats & Probability | 4 | Y1, F/S |
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Santa Ana College
Larisa Sergeyeva
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There are currently no other programs similar to this Certificate at Santa Ana College
Others Colleges with similar programs include Fullerton Community College, Coastline Community College, Saddleback Community College and Orange Coast Community College
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53.0302 - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Submission Details
10/25/24 - 02:56 PM
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