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Data Science (BA)
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Use scientific methods to develop data-driven solutions
The Bachelor of Arts in Data Science program offers a curriculum that focuses on developing analytical and technical skills necessary for analyzing massive amounts of data and extracting information from complex data sources.
As a data science major you will learn how to collect and analyze data, how to determine which tools and techniques are best for data collection and how to design programs in a variety of computer languages involving data processes.
Earning a Bachelor’s degree in data science requires taking a common core of courses in computer science, programming, mathematics and software during your first two years. After two years, you will select courses with a more narrow focus based on your interests.
Classes
Coursework
- Computer Science
- Data Structures
- Data Analysis
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Calculus
- Discrete Mathematics
- Linear Algebra with Applications
- Mathematical Modeling
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Statistician
- Functional analyst
- Business analyst
- Predictive modeler
- Data architect
- Data governance specialist
- Data visualization specialist
- Computer scientist
- Market analyst
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