Minor Requirements

Data Science is being applied to several industries such as health care, finance, management, and others that are discovering insights from big data through data science that help business to make strategic decisions. That`s why our students that are majoring in domains such as business, computer science, and chemistry will benefit from Data Science Minor. Students will have opportunity to explore the use of data science, gain related skills and work with data in their major domain of study.

Courses for Minor in Data Science

*cannot be double counted

For further information: dsinstitute@saintpeters.edu or gbizel@saintpeters.edu

Major Requirements

The Data Science program provides students with the analytical and quantitative skills that are needed for a variety of careers that are growing at a fast pace. A data scientist creates new processes for data modeling, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analysis. The information they extract helps businesses and organizations solve complex problems. Data Science is a field that has numerous applications in many career areas including the sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and even the music industry.

Category-Wise Credit Distribution

University Core – 45 credits

Data Science program students should take MA-106 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics as a part of the university core to fulfill the prerequisites of the major core requirements.

Choose Any Three Electives

CS-330 Data Structures and Algorithms using Pytho