May 01, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Analytics & Technology, B.S.

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Helzberg School of Management

The Bachelor of Science in Analytics & Technology consists of 16 hours of lower division requirements, 22-25 upper division requirements (depending on selected track) for a total of 41-43 credit hours.

Please review the Wisdom Core section included at the bottom of this program page. When registering for classes, to find which courses will fulfill core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”.

Prerequisites for the BS in Analytics & Technology

All Helzberg School of Management students pursuing the BS in Analytics & Technology are required to complete the following prerequisites:

BIA 1800 - Data Analysis (3)
BIA 2000 - Foundations of Business Intelligence (3)
BSS 2100 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
Or
BIA 2200 - Statistics and Predictive Analytics
CS 1000 - Programming for Analytics (3)
MT 1800 - Calculus I (4)

Analytics & Technology Major

The Helzberg School of Management Core courses, which are required for graduation with the BS in Analytics &Technology degree, are:

BIA 3000 - Data Visualization (3)
BIA 3200 - Fundamentals of Data Mining (3)
CS 3050 - Programming II (3)
CS 3100 - Database Programming and Design (3)
EN 3180 - Business Writing (3)

Track 1: Business Analytics

Students pursuing a concentration in the Business Analytics track are required to take the following courses:

BIA 3201 - Prescriptive Analytics for Business Decision Making (3)
BIA 3300 - Project Management (3)
MK 4100 - Marketing Research (3)
BIA 3990 - Independent Research in Business Analytics (1)
or
CP 3910 - Co-op Work Projects I (1-3)

Track 2: Data Science & Analytics

Students pursuing a concentration in the Data Science & Analytics track are required to take the following courses:

MT 1810 - Calculus II (4)
MT 3400 - Probability and Statistics I (3)
MT 4420 - Statistical Learning (3)
MT 3990 - Introductory Research Projects (1)
OR
CP 3910 - Co-op Work Projects I (1-3)

Related Required Courses:

A minimum of 12 upper division hours, chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Note(s):

A grade of C or better is required in each of the major requirements. (A grade of C- will not fulfill the requirement.)

Wisdom Core Requirements

With few exceptions, Rockhurst undergraduate students are required to fulfill the following requirements of the Rockhurst Wisdom Core. To locate courses that fulfill specific wisdom core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”. The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar.

Cornerstone Requirement:

Cornerstones courses introduce students to the Jesuit tradition and to the University through study, discussion, and reflection. Topics will vary. Students are encouraged to take the Cornerstone course during their first year at Rockhurst.

This 2 credit hour course may be offered through the College of Arts and Sciences (WCCA), the College of Business Intelligence and Information Analysis (WCCB), or Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences (WCCN), with a variety of content to be covered in each individual course.

The attribute code attached to any Cornerstone class is WCC.

WCC 1000 - Wisdom Core Cornerstone (2)

Foundation Course Requirements: 37-40 hours

Foundations courses are lower-division courses representing the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines that are highly valued within the Jesuit tradition. Transfer courses may be accepted to fulfill Foundation core requirements.

NW - Natural World	Complete one science class with a lab from biology, chemistry, physics, or natural sciences (4 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCA	Complete one class from art, music, or theatre arts (3 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCH	Complete one class from history (3 hours)
HC - History and Culture: HCL	Complete one class from literature in English or literature in Modern Languages (3 hours)
IS - Individuals and Society	Complete two classes from 2 different disciplines of: criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, or political science (6 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions: UQP	Complete one course from philosophy (3 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions: UQT	Complete one course from theology (3 hours)
UQ - Universal Questions	Complete one additional upper-level course from either theology or philosophy - this swing course may be a Rockhurst or transfer course. (3 hours)
EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: WC	Complete 1-2 WC - Written Composition courses. A student with an English ACT score over 24 may fulfill this requirement with EN 1140. (3 hours) A student who does not have an English ACT score of 24 must complete EN 1110 and EN 1120. (6 hours)
EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: OC	Complete one OC - Oral Communication course (3 hours)
QR - Quantitative Reasoning	Complete one math course (3 hours)

Keystone Core Designations:

The Keystone designations are specific learning outcomes which students fulfill through Rockhurst upper-division courses, found primarily in the students’ major or minor program of study. No specific number of credits are required, but students are required to fulfill one of each of the seven Keystone designations. These courses emphasize skills listed in the “Core Rationale and Learning Goals,” such as Inquiry, Analysis, Critical Thinking, and Global Citizenship. Keystones can only be fulfilled through Rockhurst courses. Note: if a Keystone designation contains sub-core designations, the Keystone requirement may be fulfilled through either one of its subcore designations.

The seven Keystone designations are as follows:

KEYSTONE DESIGNATION CODE	KEYSTONE DESCRIPTION	SUB-CORE KEYSTONE DESIGNATIONS
IAC	Inquiry, Analysis, and Critical Thinking	Complete one course with either CT (Critical Thinking) or IA (Inquiry & Analysis) designation. Either designation will satisfy IAC.
IQL	Information and Quantitative Literacy	Complete one course with either IF (Information Fluency) or QL (Quantitative Literacy) designation. Either designation will satisfy IQL.
ACI	Artistic/Creative & Innovative Expression	Complete one course with either AE (Artistic Expression) or IV (Innovation) designation. Either designation will satisfy ACI.
CC	Communication and Collaboration Skills	Complete one course with either CM (Communication Skills) or CO (Collaboration Skills) designation. Either designation will satisfy CC.
IAS	Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity	Complete one course with the IAS designation.
GC	Global Citizenship	Complete one course with the GC designation.
ESE	Ethical Reasoning & Social Engagement	Complete one course with either ER (Ethical Reasoning & Action) or SK (Social Knowledge & Engagement) designation. Either designation will satisfy ESE.

Threshold Experiences

Before graduation, students are required to engage in at least one course or experience certified as using a high impact practice. Students must complete one of the following Threshold Experiences at Rockhurst:

WI	Writing-Intensive
ID	Interdisciplinary
UR	Undergraduate Research
IN	Internship
TSL	Threshold Service Learning Experience
RP	Reflective Portfolios
SA	Study Abroad

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