Data Science - Computer Science

Overview

Key Features

As such, it draws on the study of algorithms and their implementation from computer science, the power of abstraction and of geometric and topological formalism from mathematics, and the modeling and analysis of data from statistics. 

It has emerged as a separate field in response to the avalanche of data from web enabled sensors and instrumentation, mobile devices, web logs and transactions, and the availability of computing power for data storage and analysis. 

Modern data is challenging not only due to its large scale, but also because it is increasingly heterogeneous and unstructured. Information gleaned from this data none-the-less is revolutionizing diverse areas of human endeavor from health policy to high energy physics.

In today’s world, data determines everything from social media feeds to governmental policy. The world of “big data” is a fast-growing field that requires a specialized set of skills rarely found in one place. Passionate problem solvers, innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs will find a home in CSU’s Data Science major, an interdisciplinary degree with foundations in computer science, statistics, communications and mathematics. 

You’ll learn how to decipher and repurpose huge sets of data to solve real-world problems and, ultimately, reshape the way we interpret information and use it to influence choices made in virtually every industry. 

Data scientists are in high demand today, and as the only Data Science program in the region, the Data Science - Computer Science major at Colorado State University can take you into almost any field you’re interested in. If boundless opportunity and effecting change feels up your alley, Data Science might be for you.