Big Data Minor

The Big Data minor prepares students to manage and glean insights from the massive, complex datasets that define modern industry. We equip students with advanced analytical tools to uncover critical patterns, transform raw data into actionable business intelligence, and design automated systems for the future.

Total Hours: 18 hours

12 Semester Hours from:

CIT 1813

Introduction to Programming (C++) (3 credits)

CIT 4663

System Administrator and Architecture. (3 credits)

CIT 4770

Database and Data Management. (3 credits)

CSM 3950

Introduction to Database Concepts. (3 credits)

BAIS 4770

Database and Data Management. (3 credits)

CIT 4823

Big Data and Cloud Computing. (3 credits)

CIT 4843

Human Computer Interaction. (3 credits)

6 Semester Hours from:

CIT 3863

Cloud Services. (3 credits)

CIT 3883

Virtualization Technologies. (3 credits)

DGT 3813

Web Development (3 credits)

TEC 4970

Special Topics in Technology. (1 to 4 credits)

Note:

6 Credit Hours need to be unique to the minor.

Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.

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