Data Science & Statistics | Queens College GSSP

Overview

Data science is an interdisciplinary field that combines technical tools from mathematics and computer science with critical thinking skills from economics and sociology. Data analysis can be found in every corner of today’s world, from technology to sports.

A Bachelor of Arts in Math with a concentration in Data Science and Statistics from Queens College offers career versatility thanks to its manifold applications. Its curriculum delivers a strong background in statistics, programming, data visualization, regression, mathematical modeling, machine learning and much more. Data science can be found in the vast majority of jobs in the 21st century; therefore, this track emphasizes computational and cross-disciplinary courses. Upon successful completion of this program, students are well prepared for careers in data science in any domain, as well as for further study at the graduate level.

Required Coursework Focuses On:

core mathematics
basic statistics
high-level theoretical statistics
computer programming fundamentals
regression and predictive modeling
practical modeling

Five electives allow students to specialize in emerging areas of data science, such as data engineering, visualization or machine learning.

World-Class Faculty

As one of the biggest departments at Queens College, the Mathematics Department serves approximately 4,000 students each semester. Classes are small in size, allowing professors to provide personalized education to students at all levels. Many of the faculty members have received teaching awards and are excellent researchers with international reputations.

Internship Opportunities

Queens College Mathematics students have found internships at NASA and employment at Amazon working with Alexa’s machine learning capability.

Career Options

biostatistician
business intelligence specialist
cartographer
climatologist
computer security analyst
data analyst
data engineer
data journalist
data visualization developer
database manager
financial analyst
machine learning engineer
market analyst
policy analyst
research coordinator
sports analyst
social network analyst
survey researcher

Global Student Success Program

Queens College Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is a required first-year experience program designed by academic experts covering all aspects of your new living and learning environment in the U.S. As a Queens College student from day one you will enjoy the added benefits of smaller classes where you will receive more personalized attention and access to academic advisors and tutoring as well as opportunities to connect with other international and American students through a variety of social activities, student clubs and organizations.