Program Curriculum
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
| Category | Credits |
| University Core | 45 |
| Program Major Requirements | 57 |
| Open Elective | 18 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
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.Major Requirements- 57 credits
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| BA-155 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA-151 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA-287 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| MA-212 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MA-222 | Intermediate Statistics | 3 |
| MA-247 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CS-271 | Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| CS-260 | Information Technology Ethics | 3 |
| CS-241 | Python Programming for Computer Scientists | 3 |
| CS-330 OR CS-340 | Data Structures and Algorithms Using Python | 3 |
| CS-190 OR CS-337 | Secure Software Development | 3 |
| IS-380 OR CS-470 | Database and Data Administration | 3 |
| DS-210 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| DS-310 | Principles of Data Mining | 3 |
| DS-340 | SQL Programming | 3 |
| DS-399 | Major Capstone Project | 3 |
| Elective | Major Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Major Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Major Elective | 3 |
Choose Any Three Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DS-370 | Big Data Analytics | 3 |
| CS-177 | Introduction to Computer Science and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| IS-410 | Total Business Information Systems with AI using Watson | 3 |
| CS-346 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS-470 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| DS-330 | Cloud Computing Eco-Systems | 3 |
| DS-445 | Blockchain Technology | 3 |
| DS-450 | Data Law Ethics and Business Intelligence. | 3 |
| DS-483 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| EC-300 | Statistics for Business & Economics | 3 |
| MA-338 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
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
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BA-287 Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 (no pre-req) |
| DS-210 Introduction to Data Science | 3 (no pre-req) |
| DS-340 SQL Programming | 3 (DS-210 pre-req) |
| CS-any Elective at the 300-level or Above* | 3 |
| DS-any Elective at the 300-level or Above* | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
*cannot be double counted
For further information: dsinstitute@saintpeters.edu or gbizel@saintpeters.edu