Welcome to the BSc. Data Science

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. 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.

Career Path

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.