Data Science, Minor
Expanding your career opportunities with the skill sets in data science and machine learning that can be applied across a diverse range of professional fields and settings.
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The Data Science minor will build upon the skills you develop in your major to deepen your understanding in the areas of statistics and computer science that form the foundation of data science. The minor will empower you to develop the knowledge and skills that are essential to thrive in high-paying, high-growth fields such as data science, data analytics, bioinformatics, and machine learning.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
Data Science, Minor
Discover the empowering experience here for you.The Data Science program overlaps with requirements of many majors, with students immersing themselves in the combination of advanced modeling, data visualization, with R and Python programming to prepare for careers in industry or research.
Educational Objectives
Our collaboration between Statistics and Computer Science will provide you with a cross-section of courses that provide in-depth training in these two key components of data science.
Our focus on both R and Python programming will equip you with essential knowledge and skills in two of the leading languages used in business and industry.
Our carefully aligned curriculum and academic path through the minor means you’ll be able to complete the program within 12-13 units if you plan correctly with your major.
Our streamlined approach to pairing the minor with specific majors offers students majoring in Statistics, Biology, and Environmental Science a specialization in data science, depending on the concentration.
For information on courses, please visit the Program Catalog.
Our location will add a rich dimension to your overall experience in the Data Science minor, putting you in close proximity with Silicon Valley. Additionally, NOAA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, both major employers in our region, use data science to help better grow our food and understand our environment.
Faculty & Staff
Discover the empowering experience here for you.Our faculty are dedicated to the success of their students and regularly mentor them on student research projects, often providing paid experiences through their own grants or CSUMB’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC).
Cynthia Bush
Administrative Support Coordinator
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The Otter Plunge, a dash into Monterey Bay, is an annual tradition for the start of the fall semester
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UROC's annual Summer Symposium presents the work of student researchers from many disciplines.
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CSUMB has added a host of new majors in recent weeks.
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Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Data Science program.
Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.
Study Data Science in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.
Find out more about the Data Science program and other degrees offered in the Department of Mathematics.