Statistics and Data Science, B.S.
Delivering the depth and breadth of preparation to launch your career in the high-pay, high-growth field of statistics and data science.
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The Statistics and Data Science program will take you on an enlightening journey developing the knowledge and skills in a variety of applications used in high-paying, high-growth fields, such as data science, actuarial science, biostatistics, and machine learning.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
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I’ve gotten to build a nice community here that I really enjoy. I get to be in classes with all these friends I’m making, it’s great. I wouldn’t change it for anything.
Statistics and Data Science, B.S.
The Statistics and Data Science program delivers the knowledge and practical skills in things like experimental design; survey and sampling design; data analysis; data collection; and statistical programming in R, SAS, and Python that transcend across professional fields and disciplines.
Educational Objectives
Our closely-knit community of teachers and learners will provide you with a dynamic and collaborative learning environment, with offerings like the Math/Stat Major Lounge where you’ll come together for study sessions with fellow students, as well as the Mathematics and Statistics Club and Mathematics and Statistics Cafes.
Our faculty mentorship and research opportunities will position you to develop advanced real-world skills, to collaborate with other programs and industry partners, and to present your research at local, regional, and national conferences.
Our Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium will enrich your learning experience with up to eight sessions per year, where you’ll explore current and emerging topics, build community with fellow students, connect and network with visiting professionals, and enhance your development as a future statistician.
Our Statistics and Data Science minors can be easily added to any other CSUMB degree program – including Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Business, Biology, Marine Science, and Environmental Science – as a way to enhance your skill set and marketability in the job market.
For more information, please visit the Program Catalog
Complete all of the following Mathematical Foundations courses:
- MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4 *Note: MATH 150 requires prior preparation for calculus (e.g. to a level provided by successful completion of MATH 130)
- MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
- MATH 170 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 4
- MATH 250 - Multivariate Calculus Units: 4
Complete one of the following Mathematical Foundations courses:
- MATH 230 - Elementary Linear Algebra Units: 3
- MATH 265 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Units: 5
Complete one of the following Computational Foundations courses:
- CST 231 - Problm-Solving/Programng Units: 4
- CST 319 - Computing Across the Disciplines Units: 3
Complete all of the following Statistical Theory courses:
- MATH 320 - Applied Probability and Statistics Units: 4
- STAT 420 - Statistical Theory I Units: 4
- STAT 421 - Statistical Theory II Units: 4
Complete all of the following Data Science Methods courses:
- STAT 210 - Statistical Computing with R Units: 1
- STAT 310 - Data Visualization Units: 3
- STAT 410 - Generalized Linear Models Units: 4
Complete all of the following Ethics and Communications courses:
- MATH 300 - Major Proseminar Units: 3
- MATH 362S - Service Learning for Mathematics and Statistics Consultants Units: 4
- STAT 400 - Statistics and Data Science Capstone Seminar Units: 4
Complete two of the following Statistics Methods courses:
- STAT 320 - Nonparametric Statistics Units: 4
- STAT 325 - Experimental Design and Analysis Units: 4
- STAT 330 - Sampling Design and Analysis Units: 4
- STAT 335 - Data Simulation and Analysis Units: 4
- STAT 440 - Bayesian Inference Units: 4
Complete eight (8) units of Specialization courses below. Alternatively, students may choose to complete four (4) units from the following Specialization courses AND either the Mathematics, Minor or Computer Science, Minor
- MATH 322 - Foundations of Modern Math Units: 4
- MATH 330 - Advanced Linear Algebra Units: 4
- MATH 374 - Mathematical Modeling Units: 4
- MATH 375 - Numerical Analysis for Mathematics and Statistics Units: 4
- MATH 420 - Mathematical Analysis I Units: 4
- MATH 421 - Mathematical Analysis II Units: 4
- STAT 211 - Statistical Computing with SAS Units: 1
- STAT 320 - Nonparametric Statistics 4
- STAT 325 - Experimental Design and Analysis 4
- STAT 330 - Sampling Design and Analysis 4
- STAT 335 - Data Simulation and Analysis 4
- STAT 440 - Bayesian Inference 4
Our location will add a rich dimension to your overall experience in the Statistics and Data Science program, offering opportunities to work with local non-profit organizations through your coursework like Big Sur Land Trust and the Ventana Wilderness Alliance, as well as to conduct independent research benefiting local communities using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
You’ll engage in a service-learning internship providing statistical consulting services to local non-profit organizations and schools, enabling them to continue providing and enhancing the essential services and education they provide to area families and communities.
Faculty & Staff
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).
Lipika Deka
Special Consultant
Cynthia Bush
Administrative Support Coordinator
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The move is an effort to fill a void in the business world
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Researchers will observe students in action with an eye to increasing the participation by female students and students of color.
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Here's a short recap of the year's highlights.
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