Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science at MTSU equips students with interdisciplinary skills in computer science, statistics, and business analytics to make data-driven decisions. Through coursework, real-world projects, and internships, students develop expertise in programming, analytics, machine learning, and problem-solving, preparing them for entry-level careers as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, and junior data scientists. With experience or additional education, graduates can advance to roles such as data scientist, AI engineer, and quantitative researcher.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU. Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that covers the use of data to make decisions, gain insight, or develop knowledge. Data scientists combine skills from computer science, statistics, and business analytics. Students will start from a business understanding of the question at hand, using it to inform and understand the data available, then use skills in the preparation and display of data and in the modeling of data to evaluate the issue at hand. Finally, they will deploy the model they created to ensure that it is widely usable. Creating Data-Driven Problem Solvers - Students earning a bachelor's degree in data science will take courses in programming, statistics, analytics, database, and machine learning as well as selecting a concentration in either Inferential Thinking, Business Intelligence, or Advanced Machine Learning. Students will also be able to put those skills to use through 'real-world' projects. This is a degree that truly makes you career ready through courses and experiences. A capstone course and the opportunity for internships allow students to follow the process of data science in a real-world setting and will ensure that they have a portfolio of work to show prospective employers.
Careers:
Careers directly after graduation (entry level) Business Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Data Analytics Consultant Data Architect Data Engineer Data Infrastructure Engineer Data Mining Engineer Database Administrator Junior Data Scientist Machine Learning Engineer Marketing Analyst Operations Analyst Quantitative Analyst Software Developer Systems Analyst Career path with experience or additional education AI Engineer Data Scientist Quantitative Researcher Statistician Notable Companies looking to hiring in Data Science: Accenture Asurion Bank of New York Mellon Bridgestone CAT Financial CGI Change Healthcare Deloitte Digital Reasoning Dollar General EFC Systems Genesco Homesite Insurance Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) HPA Cognizant Technologies Ingram Content Group Ludi, Inc. Nashville SC (Professional soccer) Nissan State of Tennessee Stratasan The General Tractor Supply Trinisys Vaco Vanderbilt Medical
