CPA program or Business Admin - Marketing program to bridge into Seneca's Data Science degree?
So upon reviewing the Honours Bacehlor of Data Science & Analytics (DSA), I see there are two pathways that can be taken to get into the degree program in semester 5. You can either complete the Seneca Computer Programming and Analysis (CPA), or do the Business Admin - Marketing (BAO) program. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered. Both programs offer co-op.
Now it would be fair to say that the Businss program would be easy AF vs. the CPA program, especially for those not coming from a technical background. It would be an easy GPA booster with courses in business development, data management, finance, and marketing studies. Pretty much a guaruntee into the DSA degree unless you're lazy AF. The end goal is the degree, and I noticed some of the courses in the DSA degree are geared towards Data Management, and Business Intelligence. The BAO does have an introductory course into statistical analysis and Database Administration as well. I would have to learn programming independently on my own time.
Now alternatively, I see the benefit of having a solid foundational start with CPA when it comes to in depth study and training into programming. C, Java, C++, ASP.NET and Scripting. It would be challenging but benefical to know. It will make grasping Data Science much easier.
In the area of data science the programming languages and software used are: Python, Java, R, Jupyter, Excel, MatLAB, and Databases.
Can any well meaning CPA students give some advice here..?
Now it would be fair to say that the Businss program would be easy AF vs. the CPA program, especially for those not coming from a technical background. It would be an easy GPA booster with courses in business development, data management, finance, and marketing studies. Pretty much a guaruntee into the DSA degree unless you're lazy AF. The end goal is the degree, and I noticed some of the courses in the DSA degree are geared towards Data Management, and Business Intelligence. The BAO does have an introductory course into statistical analysis and Database Administration as well. I would have to learn programming independently on my own time.
Now alternatively, I see the benefit of having a solid foundational start with CPA when it comes to in depth study and training into programming. C, Java, C++, ASP.NET and Scripting. It would be challenging but benefical to know. It will make grasping Data Science much easier.
In the area of data science the programming languages and software used are: Python, Java, R, Jupyter, Excel, MatLAB, and Databases.
Can any well meaning CPA students give some advice here..?
