Data Science - BS

College of Science

About This Degree

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that includes the management, analysis, and visualization of data to make evidence-based decisions, and draws primarily from the fields of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

Much of today’s STEM innovations are data-driven, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning playing an increasing role. This degree provides students the skills critically needed by employers in industry, academia, and government to effectively analyze data and understand modern machine learning methods and AI systems.

What You Will Learn

The program includes core courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, in addition to core and elective courses in data science and AI.

A rigorous foundation in these areas will prepare students to:

  1. use modern computing tools, programming languages, and algorithms to build, clean, manage, process, and analyze large datasets;
  2. accurately interpret and analyze data to facilitate forecasting, prediction, and decision making; and
  3. understand the underlying mechanics, assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of conventional and modern data science and AI methods so that students can apply the methods appropriately and develop new data science methods when needed.
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College: College of Science

Department: Computer Science Department

USU Locations:

  • Logan campus

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Program Requirements

Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Statistician

These positions exist in nearly all fields and areas including private industry, national labs, government, and academia.

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