Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics and Statistics
Why should I major in data analytics and statistics at HPU?
- In our program, students begin by building a solid foundation in
mathematics and basic statistics. As they progress through the statistics
courses, they learn to apply statistical models to detect patterns in large
data sets and draw inferences accordingly.
- Student take courses in both R and SAS programming, both of which are
industry standards in statistics and data analysis.
- Our program culminates with a data analytics capstone sequence, in
which students apply what they have learned to a data analysis project
over two semesters.
- Students receive one-on-one mentorship from expert faculty.
What makes a good data analyst?
The ability to collaborate in order to help others find answers to their
questions lies at the heart of data analytics. An effective data analyst not
only has the ability to discover structure within the data but also excels
at communicating ideas and results to audiences with varying levels of
technical knowledge. At HPU, our analytics students take courses in
statistics, mathematics, and computer programming. The data analysis skills
honed in our program will be applicable to any industry.
In-demand skills for the 21st century workplace
The World Economic Forum released a study in 2018 indicating that by 2022, data analysts and scientists will be the highest job in demand.
So what is data analytics? Data analytics informs fact-based decision making by combining advancements in technology, mathematical and statistical reasoning, and machine learning methodologies to identify patterns and make predictions using large existing data sets.
Career Opportunities
Our mathematics graduates have succeeded in a variety of career and graduate school options after completing their degrees at HPU. We have students entering fields such as education, finance and analysis jobs within government. Our students have been accepted to graduate programs in fields including mathematics, computer science, law and pharmacology at these excellent institutions:
- University of California at San Diego
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Clemson University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Duke University
- Emory University
- Florida State University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Louisiana State University
- New York University
- Northwestern University
- University of California at Berkeley
- University of California at Los Angeles
- University of California at Riverside
- University of California at Santa Barbara
- University of Florida
- University of Georgia
- University of Kentucky
- University of Maryland
- University of Miami
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- University of South Carolina
- University of Toronto
- University of Utah
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Wake Forest University
- York University
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