Big data is changing the world. Offered through the Department of Mathematics, this degree prepares you to take part in the data revolution. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Data Science will have a solid foundation in mathematics. Yet they focus on the capture, maintenance, processing, analysis and communication of data through immersion in courses in probability, statistics, data science and computer programming. Undergraduates also must complete a minor outside the Department of Mathematics. The B.A. and B.S. allow students to pursue graduate degrees or careers in analytics, risk assessment, finance, and other math- and science-related fields.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Apply methods and concepts from their coursework to analyze data based scientific problems
Be able to define mathematical and statistical terms precisely
Critically evaluate and extend statistical models drawn from current scientific literature
Effectively communicate their results
Produce effective analyses from data using a variety of computational, mathematical, and statistical approaches
Recognize when arguments, especially formal statistical procedures and data visualization, are valid, and identify logical flaws
CAREER FIELDS
Market research
Scientific research
Risk analysis
Finance
Analytics
Actuarial science
