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Want to use your interest in big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve today’s problems?
With the BS in IT, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialization, you’ll develop skills in data transformation, manipulation, analysis and presentation to solve problems in cloud-based IT environments. You’ll also learn how to present new business opportunities that leverage AI.
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The Data Analytics and AI specialization addresses the range of process and workflow concepts and activities that make up the work of data analytics within distributed and cloud-based IT environments. Specific topics include data identification and collection, data cleansing and quality measurement. These topics are applied to data mining and analytics projects involving data transformation, manipulation, analysis and presentation.
Students also examine fundamental theories and applications of artificial intelligence, including evaluation of opportunities for AI. Students who complete this specialization will be prepared to successfully solve IT problems using a variety of data analytics tools and techniques.
Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Program eligible for Experiential Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and demonstrate what you're learning.
The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$365 per 1000-2000 level credit $415 per 3000-4000 level credit, $175 resource kit fee, 180 total quarter credits, 135 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, effective July 8, 2024, and is subject to change. Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances, such as your program specialization, transfer credits and any applicable tuition discounts. This estimate does not include the cost of books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses. Tuition estimates shown for the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer. New or recently revised program tuition estimates are based on comparable programs.
Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include travel expenses and practicum costs. You will be charged $50-$200 each quarter or billing session for your resource kit, which includes required books, software and other course materials. Click here to review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education. Learn more about financing your education.
Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
At Capella, you may be able to transfer previous college credit to cover up to 75% of select bachelor’s degrees, saving you significant time and money.
“The material that Capella used in their classes provided real-world examples of IT industries. I felt that these gave me greater insight into not only how things work but to think more strategically.”
Will Resendes* – BS Information Technology
*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.
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*Additional fee of $50 assessed each quarter you request documented credit.
**Learners who submit IAC-IT documented credit for the CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH and SSCP can be awarded a maximum of 5 specialization courses through documented credit. They may be able to submit petitions for the remaining credits allowed for CPL in their curriculum.
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*Capella’s BS in IT program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. (The FlexPath option is not included in this specialized accreditation.)
Applicants to the BS in Information Technology program with a specialization in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence must provide the following information for admission:
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
International student requirements
If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.
To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:
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Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Data Analytics and AI.
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