CSET Tech Fusion Program
This program is eligible for scholarship awards provided by the CSET Tech Fusion Program. Apply at Gulf Coast Center of Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) Program by August 31, 2025, to be considered for these awards.
Data analysts utilize programming and analytical tools to generate insights that aid management in decision-making, policy formulation, and operational tasks. They may also apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to build intelligent systems and extract actionable information from datasets. Technicians in this field collect and process data, create data visualizations, develop AI-driven applications or services, and optimize processes for program evaluation and implementation.
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (Optional)
Students in this program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT | 4 |
| IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things | 4 |
| IST 1924 - IoT Installations | 4 |
| IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT | 4 |
AI and Data Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Technical Elective | 3* |
| IST 2744 - SAS Programming II | 4 |
| IST 1733 - Data Analysis Using Excel | 3 |
| IST 1723 - Programming in Python | 3 |
| IST 2563 - Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
Total Credits: 31
AI and Data Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15/16
Total Clock Hours: 1,245
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I | 3/4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4# |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
| or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* Any instructor/department chair approved field related elective.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.