B.S. Data Science (Computing Concentration)

Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits:

Program Details

In the Data Science B.S program, students will gain a strong, fundamental understanding of the computational and statistical tools of data analytics. The program’s objective is to prepare students for successful careers in data science and related fields or for graduate study.

Graduates of the Data Science B.S. program will exhibit and engage in the following:

Academic excellence: Our students will build the academic foundation for a successful career.
Chosen Academic Focus: Students work closely with their academic advisor to achieve their academic and career focus through course selection of electives
Ethical & Professional Behavior: Our students will develop skills to effectively communicate, lead and collaborate team dynamics and act ethically in a professional setting.

What You Will Learn:

Alongside NJIT’s distinguished faculty, students of the Data Science B.S. – Computing Track program will develop and enhance their computational and analytical skills to become highly qualified professionals who can enter productive and in-demand careers in New Jersey and throughout the U.S.

Graduates from the B.S. in the Data Science – Computing Track program should all meet the following learning outcomes:

Ability to use computational methods and coding techniques to reduce large sets of structured and unstructured data to knowledge and insights.
Ability to use statistical techniques to study data.
Ability to identify well-defined features of quantifiable systems and extract useful inferences from data.
Ability to formulate a computational model of a quantifiable system.
Ability to evaluate the quality of a computational or statistical model of a data set.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary group.
A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

Admissions & curriculum

Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

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Data Science - Computing Concentration Salaries

$95,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$159,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT is the first university in New Jersey to offer an independent, standalone Master’s degree in Data Science.

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Career Prospects

Where do Data Science (Computing Option) majors work?

Common Job Titles

Computer and Information Research Scientist
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Software Developer
Management Analyst
Medical and Health Services Manager

Top Employers

Takeda Pharmaceutical
Johnson & Johnson
I.B.M.
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
VIOLA

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