Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Analytics
Prepares you to apply data science to generate insights from data and identify and predict trends. Covers computer databases, computer programming, inference, machine learning, optimization, probability and stochastic models, statistics, strategy, uncertainty quantification, and visual analytics.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 5 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Data Analytics, General
- Prepares you to apply data science to generate insights from data and identify and predict trends. Covers computer databases, computer programming, inference, machine learning, optimization, probability and stochastic models, statistics, strategy, uncertainty quantification, and visual analytics.
- Business Analytics
- Prepares you to apply data science to solve business challenges. Covers machine learning, optimization methods, computer algorithms, probability and stochastic models, information economics, logistics, strategy, consumer behavior, marketing, and visual analytics.
- Data Visualization
- Prepares you to organize and derive meaning from data by using visual presentation tools and techniques. Covers cognitive science, computer programming, data management, data visualization theory, graphic design, infographics, perceptual psychology, statistics, and visual design.
- Financial Analytics
- Focuses on financial big data modeling from algorithms to cloud-based data-driven financial technologies. Covers financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge management, data visualization, effective decision communication, machine learning for finance, statistical inference and dynamic modeling on financial data, and project management.
- Data Analytics, Other
- Data analytics not listed above.
Also called Business Forecasting and Trend Spotting
Also called Infographics and Data Visualization Design
Also called Social Media Trend Spotting
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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