College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Data Science Minor
Minor
The Data Science minor will offer you an opportunity to complement your knowledge with the skills to create data-based, actionable insights to improve decision-making. This program is an ideal vehicle if you wish to gain useful and marketable technical skills preparing you for success in an increasingly data-driven world. Opportunities for internships in the local Indianapolis community will allow you to apply your modeling, data analytic, communication skills in real-world settings, laying the groundwork for graduate training in Data Science/Data Analytics as well as giving our students broader skills immediately applicable to the workplace.
Sample courses in this program include:
- MA162, Intro to Statistics
- MA125, Business Calculus
- CS151, Foundations of Computing 1
- CS248, Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures
- CS351, Algorithms
- MA362, Linear Regression and Time Series
- MS372, Database Design
Please visit the Butler University Bulletin for more course information.
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Foster an ambitious spirit. Cultivate a career.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) attracts the kinds of students who are never satisfied with the status quo. Our quest for knowledge is both timeless and modern.
We immerse students in the oldest teachings, but also the latest learnings in culture and language, science and technology, psychology and philosophy. In all disciplines, we incorporate research, encouraging students to question everything and meticulously test new theories. Communication is emphasized, teaching students to negotiate, debate, and effectively disseminate information.
LAS students are committed to being thoughtful practitioners of whatever field they choose, resulting in graduates who are engaged in their careers, active in their communities, and continually learning and leading.