Data Science

MajorMinorBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Shaping leaders for an information-driven world.

The Data Science major unites statistical exploration, rigorous analysis, and meaningful interpretation, with computational processing and advanced algorithmic methods. This unique combination equips you with the skills to extract valuable insights from domain-specific data, thereby enabling you to make informed, accountable decisions that hold immense significance in various industries.

Beyond the departmental requisites, students pursuing this major will embark on a comprehensive academic journey, encompassing the University Core Curriculum, the language requirement specified by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and additional essential general requirements. This holistic approach to education ensures that graduates of the Data Science program are well-rounded individuals who possess both the technical proficiency and broader knowledge needed to excel in their professional pursuits.

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Curriculum

Students in the Data Science program will take courses taught by faculty from both the Mathematical Sciences and the Computer Science & Software Engineering departments. Sample courses in this program include:

MA 369 – Multivariate Statistical Methods
MA 468 – Predictive Analytics and Data Mining
CS 248 – Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
CS 333 – Database Systems
CS 351 – Algorithms

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Data Science FAQs

Graduates from Butler with a Data Science degree are proficient with the mathematical, statistical, and computer programing tools necessary to broaden their disciplinary education or pursue data-driven careers. Some of these jobs include but are not limited to:

Data Analyst
Software Engineer
Business Intelligence Developer
Database Administrator
Statistician
Data Architect

Suggested Four-Year Plans

	Fall	Spring
First Year	MA 106 MA 162 CS 142 CS 151 FYS	MA 107 CS 248 CS 252 FYS Core Class
Second Year	MA 310 MA 360 CS 333 (fall only) Foreign Language GHS	MA 361 Foreign Language GHS
Third Year Odd fall/even spring	MA 362 MA 369 (fall only) CS 341 (fall or spring)	MA 468 CS 485 (fall or spring)
Fourth Year Even fall/odd spring	CS 351 MA 369 (fall only)	CS 445
Third Year Even fall/odd spring	MA 362 MA369 (fall only) CS 341 (fall or spring)	CS 485 (fall or spring)
Fourth Year Odd fall/even spring	MA369 (if not previously taken) CS 351	MA 468 CS 445

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Rasitha Jayasekare

Associate Professor – Statistics and Actuarial Science
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Rasitha Jayasekare is the Director of Statistics and Actuarial Science and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Her main research interests are statistics, data mining, operations research, and community based learning…
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Ankur Gupta

Professor – Computer Science
Computer Science and Software Engineering – LAS

Ankur Gupta is a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Butler University. Dr. Gupta completed his undergraduate work and a master’s degree in computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas. He received his Ph.D. in Computer…
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Mohammad Patwary

Assistant Professor – Statistics
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Mohammad Shaha A. Patwary is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science at Butler University. Before completing his M.S. degree in Applied Statistics from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Dr….
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