
A data scientist is a programmer, statistician, and communicator that burns with curiosity.
Data Scientists: High Demand
Both large and small companies collect and store massive amounts of data. They need data scientists that can provide actionable insight from the data. Our data science degree prepares individuals with the skills to program with, visualize, and interpret data for employers in this rapidly expanding field.
The Job Field: Low Supply
A McKinsey study[1] predicts that the number of data science jobs in the United States alone will exceed 490,000. Globally, demand for data scientists is projected to exceed supply by more than 50 percent. This demand will provide salaries similar to or better than computer science and engineering graduates.
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Selected Data Science Courses
Here are a few of the courses that you can expect to take in the Data Science program:
CSE 250 | Data Science Programming
Develop Python skills for data retrieval, preparation, prediction, and analysis.
CSE 350/MATH 335 | Data Wrangling, Exploration, and Visualization
Use data-driven programming for the handling, formatting, and visualization of messy and complex data.
MATH 425 | Applied Linear Regression
Explore the fundamentals of regression, multiple regression, ANOVA, and the applications to statistical modelling.
CSE 450 | Machine Learning and Data Mining
Explore and implement machine learning algorithms with Python and R.
CSE 451 | Applied Linear Regression
Build big data analytics skills using R, Python, and SQL using current industry tools for big data programming and analytics..
[1] How to Stem the Global Shortage of Data Scientists (Tech Crunch Dec. 2015)