Data Analytics - Minor

The Data Analytics minor trains students to use data to inform decision-making and create solutions. Students learn to acquire and collect raw data in various formats, convert raw data to usable formats and then understand how to appropriately analyze the data to draw accurate and useful conclusions. Graduates of the program will be able to use their skills across a wide-range of industries as well as in the non-profit and government sectors.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes 

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Acquire and collect raw data in various formats.
  2. Convert raw data to usable formats.
  3. Analyze the data to draw accurate and useful conclusions.
Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Data Analytics minor, students must have completed following courses (or their equivalent) with a minimum C- grade: ECON 22060 and (MATH 11012 or MATH 12002).

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ECON 32050APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) (min C grade)3
ECON 32051APPLIED ECONOMETRICS II 3
ECON 42050DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION 3
MATH 10041INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (KMCR) 13-4
or BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I
Programming Elective, choose from the following:3
CS 13011
CS 13012
COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
EMAT 25310
CREATIVE CODING
Programming or Applied Elective, choose from the following:3
Programming Elective
CS 23001
COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION
Any other programming course with approval
Applied Elective 2
ACCT 43009
ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS
CIS 34036
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS PROCESSES
CIS 44043
DATA MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE I
ECON 42068
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: FIRMS AND STRATEGY
ECON 42072
LABOR ECONOMICS: WORK AND PAY
ECON 42191
SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC)
FDM 35270
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN RETAILING
FIN 36086
ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELING
MKTG 35061
MARKETING ANALYTICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students who have taken an equivalent course in introductory statistics or have an equivalent AP statistics exam score may substitute for the statistics requirement.

2

Students may be allowed to choose an appropriate applied data course from their major discipline, subject to approval by the undergraduate coordinator in economics.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
  • Students are expected to satisfy course prerequisites for each course required in the minor. Prerequisites are not tied to a particular catalog; therefore it is important to look at the most current information about a course. 
  • Student may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Computer Information Systems - Minor

The Computer Information Systems minor provides a strong foundation in the latest technologies and practical skills needed for a successful career in the field. With expert faculty and access to cutting-edge resources, you'll be well-prepared to meet the demands of the ever-evolving technology industry. Choose Kent State and take the first step towards an exciting career in computer information systems. Read more...

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Program Description

Full Description

The Computer Information Systems minor is self-contained and assumes essentially no prior experience with computers or information systems. It complements students’ primary career field by providing knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud computing systems and infrastructure, business modeling and agile design, data management and business intelligence and other computer technologies. Students are able to design and build computer information systems of modest size and to participate with professional analysts, on an effective partnership basis, in the construction of large cloud systems. Students also have the ability to aid their co-workers by performing computer system support in consultative and advisory roles.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Computer Information Systems minor, students must have a minimum 2.250 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Be an effective IT project team member and contributor.
  2. Understand what the "cloud" is, and how it is changing computing in both positive and negative ways today.
  3. Understand key benefits and limitations of various technologies in the cloud computing.
  4. Create database driven interactive websites in the cloud platform.
  5. Understand basic concepts of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (min C+ grade) 13
CIS 24165CLOUD SYSTEMS COMPUTING 3
CIS 24167CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE AND APPLICATIONS 3
CIS 34034BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN 3
CIS 44040PROGRAMMING FOR THE CLOUD 3
Minor Elective, choose from the following: 23
CIS 34036
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS PROCESSES
CIS 34191
TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMP
CIS 44140
APPLICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
CIS 44243
DATA MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE II
CIS 44293
WORKSHOP IN PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
CIS 44295
SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students declared in the Aeronautics major, Aviation Management concentration, may substitute ENGR 11000 in place of CIS 24053.

2

Students may use another course as a minor elective with permission of a faculty advisor.

Progression Requirements

  • Minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Students are expected to satisfy course prerequisites for each course required in the minor. Prerequisites are not tied to a particular catalog; therefore it is important to look at the most current information about a course.
  • Students may not pursue a minor and major in the same discipline.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Business - Minor

The Business minor provides students with exposure to a basic business core and helps them gain an overview of the world of business while pursuing a degree in another field.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic financial accounting records.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of impact of technology on business.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of impact of globalization on business.
  4. Demonstrate understanding of the various disciplines of business.
Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Business minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Students declared in a major in the college cannot declare the Business minor.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
or CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS
or MGMT 34165 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students are expected to satisfy course prerequisites for each course required in the minor. Prerequisites are not tied to a particular catalog; therefore it is important to look at the most current information about a course.
  • It is recommended that students pursuing the Business minor take an analytics course (BA 24056) and an operations (BA 34060) course.
  • Student may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accounting - Minor

The Accounting minor is for students desiring accounting education in financial statement preparation, budgeting, costing and accounting systems at a level beyond the user of financial information but less than the preparation for being a professional accountant. The minor is especially useful to students whose career paths are in business, not-for-profit and governmental organizations where dealing with financial issues will be an important part of their duties.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify and analyze the issue, record the transaction in the books of original entry and prepare the financial statement disclosure, given a defined financial accounting transaction.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of managerial and cost accounting with the ability to identify and analyze information useful in decision making.
  3. Assemble, cleanse and analyze the information provided by accounting information systems and prepare summary reports useful for business decision-making.
Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Accounting minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (min B- grade)3
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (min B- grade)3
ACCT 33001INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I (min C grade)3
ACCT 33004INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS (min C grade)3
ACCT 33010COST ACCOUNTING (min C grade)3
ACCT 33012INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II (min C grade)3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Progression Requirements

  • Minimum B- grade in both ACCT 23020 and ACCT 23021 (or equivalent courses) and minimum C grade in remaining ACCT minor courses.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must earn a minimum C grade in ACCT minor courses.
  • Students are expected to satisfy course prerequisites for each course required in the minor. Prerequisites are not tied to a particular catalog; therefore it is important to look at the most current information about a course. 
  • Student may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
 
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Entry Guidelines

  • You must be a current Kent State student.
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