Analytics, Minor - CEPS, UNH

Undergraduate

Analytics

Learn essential skills through specialized courses in mathematics, computer science, and big data analytics—from statistical modeling and machine learning to data visualization and predictive analysis.
2026
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
Full-time
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Part-time
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COmputer Science

The Analytics minor at UNH offers a comprehensive foundation in data science and analytical methods crucial for today's data-driven world. Here you'll be able to learn essential skills through specialized courses in mathematics, computer science, and big data analytics—from statistical modeling and machine learning to data visualization and predictive analysis. 

With hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, real-world projects, and cross-disciplinary applications in fields like finance, healthcare, and marketing, this minor perfectly complements majors such as business, social sciences, or computer science. Whether you're aiming to enhance your career prospects or prepare for graduate studies, UNH's cutting-edge analytics curriculum will position you for success in this high-demand field.

Computer Science Department

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Senior Lecturer
Kingsbury Hall, Room W243, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-3778

What is analytics?

The demand for data-savvy individuals has never been higher, and the analytics minor gives you an introduction to the tools you’ll need for a career involving data science and analytics, focused on the application of data science in industry. In addition to courses in mathematics, computer science and analytics, you can study neural networks and big data. Combine this minor with a major in the sciences, computer science, business, marketing or social sciences to bring enhanced skills to your career or graduate studies.With the experience provided by this minor, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing field.

Why study analytics at UNH?

UNH was one of the first universities in the country to offer an undergraduate-level degree in analytics and data science. Our programs take a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates experiential education and projects. You’ll learn the cutting-edge technical skills you need to manage, distill, and interpret data for industries from finance to healthcare to marketing and advertising. The analytics minor is available through both the Durham and Manchester campuses.

Potential careers

  • Actuary
  • Business analyst
  • Consultant
  • Management analyst
  • Market research analyst
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Sociologist
  • Web analytics specialist

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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The demand for data-savvy individuals has never been higher, and the analytics minor gives you an introduction to the tools you’ll need for a career involving data science and analytics, focused on the application of data science in industry. In addition to courses in mathematics, computer science and analytics, you can study neural networks and big data. Combine this minor with a major in the sciences, computer science, business, marketing or social sciences to bring enhanced skills to your career or graduate studies.With the experience provided by this minor, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing field. The objective of this minor is to provide a basic background in analytics for those interested in applications.

Students interested in the Analytics minor should contact matthew.magnusson@unh.edu for more information.

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Requirements for the Program
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Academic policies related to Minors.

Credit toward the minor will only be given for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.00 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor.

  • Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used for a minor.
  • No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.
  • No more than 2 courses or 8 credits may be from transfer coursework. Any transferred coursework must be approved by the minor coordinator.

For additional details on how to declare a minor, please visit https://www.unh.edu/registrar/academic-records/majors-minors.

Some preparation in MATH 425 Calculus I and programming CS 415 Introduction to Computer Science I is required.

Required Courses
CS 417From Programs to Computer Science (Durham Students)4
or COMP 525 Data Structures Fundamentals
CS 457Introduction to Data Science and Analytics4
or DATA 557 Introduction to Data Science and Analytics
MATH 539Introduction to Statistical Analysis4
MATH 545Introduction to Linear Algebra4
Select one course from the following:4
DATA 674
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics I
DATA 675
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics II
DATA 750
Neural Networks
Total Credits20