Data Science
Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland Global Campus
Effective
Fall, 2023 - Current
Instruction Methods
Online
About the Program
The major in data science is designed to meet the growing need for highly skilled professionals who can transform increasing amounts of data into actionable insights. The program provides hands-on experience with a number of the most frequently used analytical tools and methods, offering opportunities to manage and manipulate data; create data visualizations; build predictive models using different machine learning techniques; apply artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing techniques to gain insights from free text, images, and videos; and make strategic data-driven recommendations that directly affect business outcomes. You’ll acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in data science that will help you adapt to future changes in tools, technology, and the marketplace.
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science requires the successful completion of 120 credits:
- 41 credits in general education requirements
- 39 credits in the major requirements (21 of these credits must be completed at UMGC)
- 40 credits in the electives and other degree requirements.
This major includes 6 credits of required business core/related coursework, which may be used to fulfill general education or elective requirements. All 6 credits may be applied toward general education requirements.