It’s no secret that more and more
and more data is becoming available. When I got started working with data in
1999, Terabyte was very rarely heard word. Today we’re speaking an entirely
different language: Exabytes and Zettabytes and, before too long, Yottabytes
(May the force be with you).
What there’s not necessarily a lot
of…people with the skills and “know-how” manage the new landscape or to transform the data from data to
information to insight.
"There is a shortage of big
data experts," said Michael Rappa, director of advanced analytics and
distinguished professor at North Carolina State University. "I don't see
the gap narrowing. Universities aren't producing enough. We have 80 grads per
year" with master's degrees in analytics. "We could be producing 800
per year and still not meet demand. With each class, the demand goes up."
The Advanced Analytics program
referred to above is gaining a lot of attention from the corporate world and
thus, admissions has become extremely competitive. However, there are
alternatives.
One such alternative is the 1st
Associates Degree Program in Business Analytics. Offered at Wake Technical
Community College, the program is now in its 2nd class which includes over 70
students, most of which already possess Bachelor and Master degrees in various
fields.
In addition to the degree program,
the school also offers 2 different certifications (Business
Intelligence Certificate & Business Analyst Certificate). To meet the
demands of the modern world, classes are offered both in-person as well as online.
If you or one of your colleagues is
interested in the program, please don’t hesitate to ask questions and be sure
to check out the program website below:
Cheers,
Kevin A. Taylor
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