Department: Mathematics & Computer Science

Director: Nicole Richardson

Overview

As our world changes and our everyday lives are transformed, our demand for and dependency on data are the driving forces that shape today's Digital Economy. More and more industries hire diverse data science professionals who can weave data into actionable insights, algorithms, and business strategies. At Rutgers University- Newark, data science is recognized as a powerful mechanism for facilitating workforce development across disciplines.

Data science roles range from data analysts and data science modelers to machine learning engineers and artificial intelligence specialists. The demand for talent in data science continues to increase, and such demand provides opportunities to re-imagine how we prepare undergraduate students for data science careers. Rutgers University- Newark has been named the most diverse research university by U.S. News and World Report. Our undergraduate students who minor in data science comprise a new source of data science talent for the Digital Economy.

Please visit the departmental website for the most up-to-date information about minor requirements and current courses.