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2024-2025 Catalog

Data Science Minor


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The Data Science minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to a foundation in data science. The core requirements introduce programming and key concepts from mathematics and statistics used in data science methods, and the upper level courses introduce students to methods and applications in data science. Earning a minor in data science will help prepare students for data-focused careers or postgraduate studies.

Students majoring in Mathematics or Computer Science may apply only 15 hours of courses that are used for the major toward a Minor in Data Science.

Complete at least 24 hours, including:


Additional Information


University-wide minimum requirements for a minor: 1) one-half of the hours required for a minor must be completed in residence at UNC Asheville, to include at least 6 hours at the 300-400 level; 2) students must have a cumulative grade-point-average of at least 2.0 on minor courses taken at UNC Asheville.

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