Course Category: Business Analytics

In this course students will learn the core concepts of inference and data analysis by working with real data. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze large datasets and present results. This course is offered via Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn UIU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Rize courses may not be taken for electives.

This course is intended as a continuation of Foundations of Data Analytics I. In this course students will conduct more advanced analysis and data manipulation using spreadsheets. Students will also expand their data analytics toolkit by learning the basics of the programming language Python, enabling students to solve a wider range of data problems. Additionally, this course introduces predictive models. This course is offered via Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn UIU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Rize courses may not be taken for electives.

This course focuses on using the most common business analytics tools in the industry. Students will build foundational skills in SQL and Tableau to extract, analyze, and visualize data. Students will also dive into database design, hypothesis testing, and the nuances of big data in the business landscape. This course is offered via Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn UIU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Rize courses may not be taken for electives.

This course is intended as a continuation of Business Analytics I. Students will build on knowledge of business analytics tools by learning advanced SQL and Tableau skills and predictive modeling. This course is oriented around business case studies to apply this newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios. This course is offered via Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn UIU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Rize courses may not be taken for electives.

In this capstone course, students engage in a hands-on business analytics project, tackling a real-world data problem from start to finish. This immersive experience equips students with the skills needed for their future roles as analysts, with a special focus on honing job interview skills and communicating findings to stakeholders. Students will also learn how to build a portfolio for their job search. This course is offered via Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn UIU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Rize courses may not be taken for electives.