Data Science, PBS

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Delivery Area: Online

Coordinator: Matthew Dube (207) 621-3212 matthew.dube@maine.edu

Bachelor Degree Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in a different discipline
Minimum 45 Credit Hours
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Major Requirements (45-46 Credit Hours):

Complete one of the following (3):

Complete one of the following. (3):

Complete one of the following (3):.

Choose four of the following electives (15-16):

BIO 435 - Applied Bioinformatics 4 CR
BUA 350 - Managerial Analytics 3 CR
CIS 120 - Introduction to Data Structures 3 CR
CIS 225 - Introduction to Health Informatics 3 CR
CIS 350 - Database Management 3 CR
DSC 355 - Introduction to Sensors 3 CR
DSC 360 - Geographical Information Systems 4 CR
DSC 370 - Statistical Quality Control 3 CR
DSC 425 - Machine Learning II 3 CR
DSC 389 - Topics in Data Science 1-6 CR
DSC 450 - Data Mining 3 CR
DSC 489 - Topics in Data Science 1-6 CR
ISS 210 - Introduction to Information Systems Security 3 CR
ISS 350 - Databases and Database Security 3 CR
ISS 372 - The Internet of Things (IoT) 3 CR
POS 487 - Research Issues in Public Management 3 CR
SOC 375 - Social Networks 3 CR
SOC 475 - Analyzing Social Media 3 CR
SSC 220 - Introduction to Research Literacy 3 CR
SSC 360 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 CR

Advising Notes:

In order to receive a Post Baccalaureate degree at UMA, students must take 30 credit hours beyond their bachelor’s degree. Students who have taken or received credit for more than 5 of the classes listed above in their bachelor’s degree will need to take additional elective courses. Please see your advisor to discuss options.

Students are encouraged to contact their advisor for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.