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.

Degree

Minor

Location

Durham, NH

Courses

Credit

20 hrs.

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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.

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Matthew Magnusson

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Matthew.Magnusson@unh.edu

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

Program Description

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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Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
CS 415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
or CS 410C	Introduction to Scientific Programming/C
or CS 410P	Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python
CS 457	Introduction to Data Science and Analytics	4
ADMN 401W	Introduction to Responsible Business Management	4
or ECON 401	Principles of Economics (Macro)
or ECON 402	Principles of Economics (Micro)
Select one course from the following:		4
CS 674	Fundamentals of Statistical Learning I
CS 750	Machine Learning
IT 630	Data Science and Scalable Data Systems
MATH 738	Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
Select one course from the following:		4
ADMN 510	Business Analytics and Statistics
BIOL 528	Applied Biostatistics I
BUS 430	Introduction to Business Statistics
MATH 439	Statistical Discovery for Everyone
MATH 539	Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 644	Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
PSYC 402	Statistics in Psychology
Total Credits		20