In addition to increasing your earning potential and opportunities for advancement, earning your bachelor’s degree in data management/data analytics also puts you right at the center of turning raw data into usable information. This degree program provides a solid background in database management, as well as applications in data wrangling, analysis, and visualization. It includes multiple industry-recognized certifications from such organizations as Oracle, CompTIA, and more. These IT certifications are built into the curriculum and do not add time or cost to your degree program—certifications that will boost your résumé as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your WGU degree.

And, you'll earn a Udacity Nanodegree! The technical skills you'll accumulate in the courses leading to this credential will be invaluable in your career—but that's not the only benefit. Udacity Nanodegree holders enjoy ongoing support from Udacity that includes employment placement, résumé support, networking and LinkedIn guidance, etc. Earning your Udacity Nanodegree as part of your WGU B.S. Data Management/Data Analytics program entitles you to all the benefits offered by Udacity—all without adding any cost or time to your degree program.

Certifications, a nanodegree, and a bachelor's degree add up to make you a well-rounded graduate with the latest technical skills, the "soft skills" you'll need to thrive professionally, and ongoing post-graduation career support.

