SAS Analytics & RIC

SAS and RIC’s CSIS Dept have been collaborating on many projects since late 2019.  This includes curriculum consultations, guest speakers and incorporating analytics software into courses.

About SAS

• Since its founding in 1976, Cary, NC-based SAS has been empowering and inspiring customers and learners around the world with the most trusted analytics including AI (artificial intelligence), machine learning, Cloud and IoT analytics.
• SAS provides educational access to many of their software products and educational materials through a virtual learning environment, an online platform available free of charge to students and faculty. This includes SAS OnDemand for Academics, a cloud-based software for or statistical analysis, data mining and forecasting, and SAS Viya for Learners, a platform that provides tools for AI, analytics and data management.  
• By using the SAS virtual learning environment and software platforms, students will have the opportunity to access e-learning courses, practice and master key concepts, earn badges and be prepared to take SAS certification exams.

SAS Badges and Certifications

• SAS Certified Specialist:  Visual Business Analytics  - This exam is based on two SAS e-learning courses (Visual Analytics 1 and Visual Analytics 2) that are incorporated into CIS 470 Introduction to Data Analytics.
• RIC students will receive a discounted certification exam voucher.
• RIC students who complete the Minor in Data Analytics will earn a SAS Academic Specialization badge.[CC1]

SAS-Based Courses

CIS 470 Introduction to Data Analytics

• This is a required course for the Minor in Data Analytics.
• It introduces students to the entire analytics cycle and incorporates two SAS e-learning courses as part of its curriculum - SAS Visual Analytics 1 for SAS Viya: Basics and SAS Visual Analytics 2 for SAS Viya: Advanced.
• Students will earn a badge upon successful completion of each SAS e-learning course and will be prepared to take the SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analytics certification Exam.

CIS 455 Database Management

• This is a required course for the B.S. in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
• It incorporates one SAS e-learning course as part of its curriculum - SAS SQL 1: Essentials.  SQL is a universal standard in database management and has many implementations across analytics software. 
• Students will earn a badge upon successful completion of this SAS e-learning course.