May 29, 2025  
[DRAFT] 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
[DRAFT] 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog

Data Science and Analytics, B.S.

Location(s): On Campus


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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Data Science and Analytics will provide a student with foundational mathematical, statistical, and computational knowledge, skills, and methodologies within the context of the ethical and professional standards of Data Science. A student will also complete at least 16 hours of courses in either a domain of expertise in data science and analytics or a minor to provide them a context in which to apply their data science abilities. Thus, the degree will enable the student to either begin a career in industry, government, or community and non-profit organizations in a range of domains, or pursue graduate study.

Students will begin the program by building a foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer programming, and algorithmic techniques.  They will then take 38 credit hours of data science core courses covering the fundamentals of data science, programming, machine learning, data mining, data science ethics, and communication. After completing the core, students will complete 6 credit hours of elective courses in data science and statistical learning. Students will also be required to take at least 16 hours in a suitable domain knowledge concentration to begin exploring an expert area of application.  The program will conclude with a required data science capstone course, in which the student will demonstrate overall knowledge of the discipline by completing a data science project, incorporating all the knowledge learned in the courses.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 
  4. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 
  5. Apply theory, techniques, and tools throughout the data science lifecycle and employ the resulting knowledge to satisfy stakeholders’ needs.

[icon] This program is a part of the College of Computing and Software Engineering .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements 

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)


   

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Specific to this Major


  • Students should take MATH 1113  or higher in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills and MATH 1179  or higher in Applied Math.

 

*Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

University Electives (16 Credit Hours)


In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Free Electives (16 Credit Hours)


Select 16 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. Students are encouraged to take courses that focus on a particular domain with data science applications. These hours can also be used to earn a minor in another discipline.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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