BSc in Analytics
Charlottetown, Canada
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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CAD 7,500 / per year
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Introduction
Specialization in Data Analytics
Analytics is situated at the confluence of statistics, computer science, and mathematics all centered on finding, interpreting, and presenting meaningful patterns in data. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Analytics with specialization in either Data Analytics or Business Analytics, with co-operative education options available in both specializations. As data increasingly pervades our lives, graduates in Analytics are in high demand across a broad spectrum of fields including government, business, and technology.
The Major in Analytics with a specialization in Data Analytics requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:
| Credits | |
| The Common Core | 23 |
| MATH 2910 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| STAT 2220 - Introductory Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 2620 - Linear Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 2720 - Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| At least one of: MCS 2010 - MAPLE Technology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I | 3 |
| MATH 3430 - Combinatorics II | 3 |
| AMS 2940 - Optimization | 3 |
| AMS 3770 - Combinatorial Optimization | 3 |
| AMS 3910 - Mathematical Modelling | 3 |
| MATH 3010 - Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3610 - Group Theory | 3 |
| STAT 3210 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 3220 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 3240 - Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 4550 - Data Analysis and Inference | 3 |
| STAT 4660 - Data Visualization and Mining | 3 |
| CS 2610 - Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS-2910 - Computer Science III | 3 |
| CS 3710 - Database Systems | 3 |
| CS 3610 - Analysis and Design of Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 4120 - Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS 4440 - Data Science | 3 |
| Two electives in Mathematical or Computational Sciences (at the 2000 level or higher) | 6 |
| MCS 3050 - Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational Sciences | 1 |
| MCS 4210 - Professional Communication and Practice | 3 |
| Additional general electives | 19 |
| Total Semester Hours of Credit | 120 |
Specialization in Business Analytics
The Major in Analytics with a specialization in Business Analytics requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:
| Credits | |
| The Common Core | 23 |
| MATH 2910 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| STAT 2220 - Introductory Statistics II | 3 |
| MATH 2620 - Linear Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 2720 - Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| At least one of: MCS 2010 - MAPLE Technology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I | 3 |
| MATH 3430 - Combinatorics II | 3 |
| AMS 2940 - Optimization | 3 |
| AMS 3770 - Combinatorial Optimization | 3 |
| AMS 3910 - Mathematical Modelling | 3 |
| MATH 3010 - Differential Equations | 3 |
| STAT 3210 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 3220 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 3240 - Applied Regression Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 4660 - Data Visualization and Mining | 3 |
| Two electives in the Mathematical and Computational Sciences (at the 3000 level or higher) | 6 |
| CS 2610 - Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 2910 - Computer Science III | 3 |
| CS 3710 - Database Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 1010 - Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1410 - Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 1710 - Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| At least five of: ACCT 2210 - Managerial Accounting | 15 |
| MCS 3050 - Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational Sciences | 1 |
| MCS 4210 - Professional Communication and Practice | 3 |
| Additional general electives | 10 |
| Total Semester Hours of Credit | 120 |
| Note: Students who complete the Major in Analytics with a specialization in Business Analytics and obtain grades of at least 60% in seven of the Business courses can also obtain a Certificate in Business. |