IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions Specialization

The Data Analytics & Programming Solutions Program will help you build strong foundations in databases and programming while teaching you how to transform data into insights that support real-world decision-making. You’ll be prepared to help small-to medium-sized organizations use data effectively to shape their future.

Roles in the data analysis and programming fields include systems analyst, data scientist, and application developer.

This program will prepare you to sit for the Oracle Java Certified Foundations Associate certification, which provides concrete evidence of hands-on Java knowledge and skills.

This program is available completely online.

Related Programs

• Information Systems Technology (IST) (Associate of Applied Science)
• IST: Cyber Security & Network Administration Specialization (Associate of Applied Science)
• Computer Science (Associate of Science)
• Engineering: Computer Science (Associate of Science)
• IST: Cisco™ CCNA™ Networking (Career Studies Certificate)
• IST: Cyber Security (Career Studies Certificate)
• IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions (Career Studies Certificate)
• IST: Information Technology Support Analyst (Career Studies Certificate)
• IST: Network & Security Administration (Career Studies Certificate)

Transferring

If you’re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.  

User Groups & Professional Societies

Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) is a non-profit, member-driven association of businesses and organizations working together to promote the growth of the region's technology sector. With over 200 member companies and 24,000 employee members, RBTC hosts a very active list of events including TechNite, Tech and Toast, Security Forums, and Peer Roundtables. https://rbtc.tech/

Roanoke Infosec Exchange (RISE) brings together IT professionals in the Roanoke area to discuss cutting edge topics and applications in the Cyber Security world.  Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at various companies around town.  https://roanokeinfosec.com

The Oracle Academy mission is to advance computer science education globally to drive knowledge, innovation, skills development, and diversity in technology fields. As a member, Virginia Western receives expertly developed learning resources and world-class industry technologies for both the Java and Oracle database world.  Students receive discounts on industry tests. https://academy.oracle.com

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources. http://www.acm.org.

The Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. More than 5.5 million people have joined the Networking Academy and become a force for change in the global economy since 1997. Virginia Western is a part of the Cisco academy and teaches the Cisco curriculum in both the Networking and the Security programs. https://www.netacad.com