Minor in Data Science
The Computer Science minor will prepare you with a solid technical foundation to succeed in an increasingly digital world. You’ll gain computing proficiency through five courses — including programming fundamentals and your choice of electives — that easily fit around your major. Learn to build the software and services infrastructure used worldwide — with no programming background needed.
Program details
Build your foundation
You will start by taking three introductory courses in data science with Khoury College majors and nonmajors alike, developing your knowledge base while getting to know Khoury College’s diverse community. Once you complete your foundational classes, you’ll have opportunities to choose electives based on your interests and goals.
Make your minor more meaningful
At Khoury College, you will be able to choose electives to personalize your minor, making it more meaningful to your goals. Whatever your major — biology to business, ecology to economics — you’ll build in-depth interdisciplinary knowledge that directly applies to your studies, plus the technical skills to succeed in a data-driven world.
Career prospects
A data science minor can prepare you with a diverse set of skills in data management, analytical reasoning, and technical problem solving — significantly enhancing your career prospects.
Co-ops and internships
Through co-ops, you will gain firsthand experience while building connections in industry settings. Some of our students’ recent co-ops include:
- Data automation intern at PM Business Advisors
- Data science intern at Educational Results Partnership
- GeoAnalytics intern at Boston Consulting Group
Campus location
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Boston
Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.
Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Laney Strange
Laney Strange is a teaching professor, director for teaching faculty in Boston, and director of broadening participation at Khoury College. She advocates for underrepresented groups in computer science and holds Women’s Community of Code workshops that empower girls and women to pursue programming.
Combine your major with another topic
Check out our combined major programs to pair your interest in data science with fields in biology, business, engineering, and more.