Bachelor of Science in Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree is designed to provide undergraduate students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to become a data scientist.

Through this program, students will learn the fundamentals of statistical and algorithmic tools while also gaining experience with methods appropriate for managing and processing big data. The curriculum is a mix of theoretical topics and project driven coursework.

This interdisciplinary program brings together coursework and faculty from many departments, including Computer Science & Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, and Industrial and Systems Engineering, into a singular, comprehensive curriculum.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits. Credits will come from required coursework in math, science, computer science, statistics, industrial engineering, and technical writing. Students must also complete 18 credits minimum from a diverse list of approved technical electives. Students must also complete all University of Minnesota Liberal Education requirements. The culmination of the program is a required capstone course where students work directly with a faculty member on an agreed upon project.

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Big data engineer
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