Data Science

Businesses and organization are realizing the power of big data and that being a successful company means using data to your advantage.

But data scientists are in short supply since this field is still relatively new. Grand View’s Data Science graduates will have the advantage of starting a career path in which there are more open jobs than qualified candidates to fill them!

Grand View is located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa's largest city and fastest growing metro in the Midwest. This gives you an advantage as there are dozens of companies located just minutes from campus looking for talent. Grand View students benefit from these local connections via our robust internship and job-finding network.

Grand View’s program is designed to provide you with the technical skills you need to analyze and communicate complex data. With its focus on technical foundations, within a liberal arts context, the coursework emphasizes programming, statistics, math and some elements of social science.

What is Data Science?

Data Science is a relatively new field. In many settings, Data Science has become an umbrella term encompassing data analytics, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), data engineering, and other related disciplines. Data scientists are generalists in application and require deep mathematical and statistical skills as well as skills in computer science, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

Bureau of Labor statistics show that data and mathematical science occupations are projected to grow by 31% by 2030.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Major

Format:

Full Time, In-Person

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Why Grand View?

Data Science is one of the fastest growing occupations in Iowa
A solid mix of core competencies the industry seeks in data science, problem solving and communication
An interdisciplinary program with faculty collaborating across departments
Valuable internships in Des Moines

Did You Know?

Salaries for data scientists vary by employment sector and geography, but median entry-level salaries are generally reported to be in the range of $90,000. Opportunities exist across virtually all sectors, public and private.

According to quanthub.com, a data skills hiring and training platform, there are three times more data science job postings than their are qualified candidates. Bureau of Labor statistics data show that data and mathematical science occupations are projected to grow by 31% by 2030, compared to the average growth projected for all occupations of <8%.

Program Details

Course Requirements (54-57 Credits)

Prerequisite courses for the major: Placement in MATH 231, Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, 5 credits

Required courses for the major:

DATA 101	Introduction to Data Analytics	3 credits
DATA 321	Data Visualization	3 credits
MATH 231	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	5 credits
MATH 232	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	5 credits
MATH 331	Linear Algebra	3 credits
STAT 261	Applied Statistics	3 credits
STAT 341	Applied Regression Analysis and Modeling	3 credits
CPSC 241	Computer Science I	3 credits
CPSC 242	Computer Science II	3 credits
CPSC 260	Programming for Data Wrangling and Data Mining	3 credits
CPSC 310	High Performance Computing for Big Data and AI	3 credits
CPSC 421	Databases	3 credits
CPSC 441	Machine Learning	3 credits
CPSC 399	Internship	1-3 credits
CPSC 449	Ethics Seminar	1 credit
CPSC 453 or MATH 450	Senior Capstone Seminar or Senior Seminar	3 credits

Take two courses from the following:

STAT 361	Introduction to Probability Theory	4 credits
STAT 430	Topics in Statistics	3 credits
STAT 441	Design and Analysis of Experiments	3 credits
STAT 461	Spatiotemporal Data Analysis	3 credits
STAT 465	Bayesian Analysis	3 credits

All courses in the above categories will be counted in computing the 2.2 GPA required for this major

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Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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