Analytics, Minor - CPS, UNHM

Undergraduate

Analytics

Pair this minor with a major in business, computer science, marketing or social sciences to gain a competitive edge in both professional roles and advanced studies.
Degree
Minor
Location
Manchester, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
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Part-time
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UNH MAnchester

Designed to meet the rising demand for data-savvy professionals, the Data Analytics minor equips you with the ability to organize, analyze and interpret complex datasets. Alongside foundational courses in mathematics, computer science and analytics, you’ll have opportunities to explore advanced topics such as big data and neural networks

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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. 

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 of data science.

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Requirements for the Program
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Academic policies related to Minors.

Students must complete five courses (20 credits) with a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.0 and with no grade below a C- grade.

Transfer course approval for the minor is limited to at most, two relevant courses successfully completed at another accredited institution, subject to syllabi review and approval.

Some preparation in MATH 425 Calculus I and programming COMP 424 Applied Computing 1: Foundations of Programming is required.

Required Courses
DATA 557Introduction to Data Science and Analytics4
COMP 525Data Structures Fundamentals4
COMP 570Statistics in Computing and Engineering4
MATH 645Linear Algebra for Applications4
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
DATA 757
Mining Massive Datasets
Total Credits20
 

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