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Program quick facts
Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
Campuses Hosting
- East
- Indianapolis
- Kokomo
- Northwest
- South Bend
- Southeast
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Get your data science degree online
In this fast-paced online program, you’ll learn how to collect, organize, and analyze data to gain insights and solve problems for industries ranging from health care to social media and everything in between. See what you can do with a data science degree.
The bachelor’s in data science from IU Online is a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide. The best part? You’ll earn your degree on your time, with access to coursework anywhere, any time.
- Classes start January, March, May, June, August, and October
- Choose 8- or 16-week courses
- Access coursework anywhere
- Enjoy personalized student services
The benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
I looked at various data science programs online. IU Online stood out. Everyone answered my questions so quickly and was so kind and enthusiastic. IU Online was my clear choice.
Olga Nikuradze BS in Data Science
Students admitted to IU Online receive a full range of personalized support services, including:
- Onboarding
- Advising
- Success Coaching
- Math and Writing Support
- Career Services
- Peer Mentorship
- Tutoring
Your IU Online BS in Data Science prepares you for such careers as:
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data mining engineer, data architect, data scientist
- Analytics manager
- Research analyst
- Information officer
To earn the BS in Data Science, you must complete 120 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Data science core courses, including capstone course (30 credit hours)
- Professional communication courses (6 credit hours)
- Computer science courses (11 credit hours)
- Mathematics courses (9 credit hours)
- Statistics courses (9 credit hours)
- General education courses and electives, as needed to reach 120 credit hours
Admission requirements vary by campus.
Application Dates
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.
You can transfer up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited community college, or 90 credit hours from an accredited four-year university or college.
Core
|
Course |
Course Name |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CSCI-N 317 |
Computation for Scientific Applications |
3 Credits |
|
INFO-I 308 |
Information Representation |
3 Credits |
|
NEWM-N 328 |
Visualizing Information |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-B 352 |
Fundamentals of Data Management |
3 Credits |
|
CSCI-B 498 or DSCI-D 416 or INFO-I 416 |
Introduction to Data Science or Cloud Computing for Data Science or Cloud Computing for Data Science |
3 Credits |
|
CSCI-C 442 |
Database Systems |
3 Credits |
|
DSCI-D 415 or INFO-I 415 or PBHL-B 420 |
Statistical Learning or Introduction to Statistical Learning or Introduction to Statistical Learning |
3 Credits |
|
INFO-I 421 |
Applications of Data Mining |
3 Credits |
|
INFO-I 453 |
Computer and Information Ethics |
3 Credits |
|
INFO-I 491 or INFO-I 492 |
Capstone Project Internship or Senior Thesis |
3 Credits |
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