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Pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Data Science from the University of Michigan-Flint positions you at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. From programming to creating predictive models, you undergo intensive training to refine your analytical instincts and develop a versatile range of skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a part of UM-Flint\u2019s College of Innovation &amp; Technology, a hub for leading-edge research and professional development, the data science major provides a holistic approach to education. You learn by doing. Through internships and project-based experiences, you activate your critical thinking and data-driven insights.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2024\/04\/Flex-Learning-Options.png\" alt=\"Flexible Learning Options\" class=\"wp-image-2566\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a working professional or embarking on your first year of college, you can <strong>earn a data science bachelor\u2019s degree online or in person<\/strong>. Whichever program you choose, you will receive rigorous training and personalized attention from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/faculty-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outstanding faculty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/data-science\/#program\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/data-science\/#curriculum\">Data Science Curriculum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/data-science\/#career\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/data-science\/#admission\">Admission Process and Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-3 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"program\">Why Earn Your Bachelor\u2019s in Data Science at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Create a Learning Rhythm That Works for You with Online and In-Person Formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your schedule or learning style may be, you can complete our data science bachelor\u2019s degree program online through high-tech cyber-classrooms or in person and face-to-face with our amazing faculty. Both program formats guarantee the same top-quality education and allow you an added level of flexibility so your college experience suits and enriches your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Build a Strong Computer Science Foundation through Beginner-Friendly Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a place for everyone in the tech industry. At UM-Flint, we specially designed our data science program to suit students of all educational backgrounds. If you do not have any previous experience in computer science or related fields, we offer course tracks that can help you gain the technical skills and foundational knowledge you need to excel in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tailor Your Bachelor\u2019s Degree to Advance Your Skill Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Because the data science field is highly integrative and continuously evolving, developing a specialization ensures you remain competitive and knowledgeable. We offer four rigorous concentration tracks with unique course offerings so you can refine your skills and grow as an expert in your chosen discipline:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathematical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theoretical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Secure Employment in an Ever-Evolving Field<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although data science was once considered a niche area of study, it now plays an integral role in all aspects of modern work. Industries, including government, business, healthcare, finance, and others, heavily depend on data scientists and their data collection, retention, analysis, and forecasting expertise to sharpen their ability to make strategic decisions and expand their success. With this consistent demand, data scientists have a broad range of career paths from which to choose.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover mb-3\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u201cWith the growing interest and our newly-developed programs coupled with the rise of generative artificial intelligence I foresee more productive research opportunities for CIT students, which will help them land lucrative jobs in the many fields that use Data Science.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Halil Bisgin<\/strong><br>Associate Professor of Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/10\/Halil-Bisgin.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/10\/Halil-Bisgin.png 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/10\/Halil-Bisgin-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-3\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"curriculum\">Data Science Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While intensive, the curriculum for our bachelor\u2019s in data science cultivates an interdisciplinary learning environment where you can thrive, whatever your academic background may be. Through a combination of hands-on coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and collaborative projects, you explore the intricacies of programming, database systems, and data analysis and become a well-rounded data scientist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before tackling more advanced data science courses, you first enroll in foundational courses covering the cross-sections of statistics, mathematics, and computer science. These classes give you the core skills and knowledge needed to create the tools that analyze and manipulate masses of complex data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data science program then builds on this foundation by offering a highly focused set of classes that provide technical training and emphasize the practical application of data science. These skill-based courses develop your competencies in information storage and retrieval, data mining, data visualization, and databases. Additionally, we ensure you have a fuller grasp of these concepts by providing the theoretical backdrop of methods and algorithms that power the growth of our artificial intelligence and machine learning tools.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16328&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review the Bachelor\u2019s in Data Science curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\u201cI now have a job with General Motors as a software developer working on one of their mobile apps, and I absolutely love it. I am programming day in and day out and collaborating very heavily with my team; programming in the workforce definitely doesn\u2019t have to be as solitary as people think it is!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Molly Kwasny<\/strong><br>UM-Flint Student<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c0006dfa99f239a71e01046d4cf4d57\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop strong relationships with UM-Flint\u2019s academic advisors to help you stay on track toward earning your bachelor\u2019s in data science. From clarifying program requirements to assisting with your course selections, your advisor provides their expertise and guidance so you can excel in your degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Jeff Dobbs, the dedicated academic advisor for the Data Science program, at <a href=\"mailto:jdobbs@umich.edu\">jdobbs@umich.edu<\/a> or by <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/JeffDobbs?_gl=1*un7g4i*_ga*MTcyODExMTc3Ny4xNjc4MTA4MzY5*_ga_64H0Z0BJSB*MTcwOTgzNTcyNi4yMzcuMC4xNzA5ODM1NzY1LjIxLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduling an appointment<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about majoring in data science, we recommend that you consult with the program\u2019s academic advisor before registering for your first-semester classes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\" id=\"career\">Career Outlook for Data Scientists<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Our world runs on data. To keep local and global industries up and running, they hire skilled data scientists to oversee data mining, investigation, analysis, management, and forecasting. Through data scientists\u2019 hard work and masterful handling of large and complex datasets, companies and organizations can make strategic decisions, predictions, and improvements from a data-driven perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employment of data scientists<\/a> to grow 35% through 2032\u2014seven times faster than the national average for all occupations. Furthermore, working as a data scientist also promises stable earning potential, averaging a median annual salary of $103,500, more than double the national yearly salary of $46,310 for all occupations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to data scientist positions, your BS in Data Science from UM-Flint can also help you launch your career in one of the following roles:<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$103,500* median annual wage for data scientists\" class=\"wp-image-1723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/budget-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Budget Analysts<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth over the next decade: 3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually: 3,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $82,260<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/management-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Management Analysts<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth over the next decade: 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually: 92,900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $95,290<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/market-research-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Market Research Analysts<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth over the next decade: 13%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually: 94,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $68,230<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/operations-research-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Operations Research Analysts<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth over the next decade: 23%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually: 9,800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $85,720<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-3\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-498c9f5d8998a5e045f3a0acc6891dc7\" id=\"admission\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/first-year-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first-year student<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/transfer-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer student<\/a>, we aim to keep the admissions process simple, saving you time and money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">When applying to UM-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Data Science program, please submit the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed online or paper application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all previous schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review UM-Flint\u2019s complete undergraduate admission requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about our admissions requirements or application process? Please connect with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions at <a href=\"mailto:admissions.flint@umich.edu\">admissions.flint@umich.edu<\/a> for more detailed information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\">Estimated Tuition and Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Michigan-Flint, we work hard to keep college education affordable and accessible so you can get the education you deserve and achieve your career goals. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a> provides financial aid support tailored to you, giving you the necessary answers and resources. From our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/go-blue-guarantee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Blue Guarantee<\/a> to work-study programs, we connect you with financial assistance that helps mitigate the cost of your education and jump-start your future.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35c502d1e2f7903e3fb62cc350b395b8\">Spark Innovation\u2014Earn Your Bachelor\u2019s in Data Science at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Data Science provides an immersive undergraduate experience that spurs the growth of your technical skills and helps you imagine new professional possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excited to level up your computer science and programming expertise? Make your move and begin your UM-Flint application today! If you have questions about whether the data science program is right for you, request more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_c566116b3364bd38ba8f3b6e8a9caa46\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_77e327f9f1c47ae68716fdbcbb13efbe\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Become a data science major to explore artificial intelligence and big data and learn how to build machine-learning models and algorithms. 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