Data analytics tools and techniques are used by many different industries to create, manage, and explore big datasets, extract information and develop predictive models, and make better decisions. In recent years, there has been an explosion in demand for skilled data analysts.
Core data skills will enable students to work as data analysts in diverse employment sectors. In addition to strong data analytics skills, students will develop domain knowledge needed to translate raw data into appropriate industry applications. Students will customize their degree with one of nine specialization tracks:
- Actuarial Science
- Agricultural and Environmental Systems
- Business
- Computation
- Data Visualization
- Economics
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
Supplemental Pre-Professional tracks are available for students interested in pursuing further professional education. If there is interest in one of these tracks in addition to the degree, please let the recruiter know. The options are:
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine