What is analytics?
The demand for data-savvy individuals has never been higher, and the analytics minor gives you an introduction to the tools you’ll need for a career involving data science and analytics, focused on the application of data science in industry. In addition to courses in mathematics, computer science and analytics, you can study neural networks and big data. Combine this minor with a major in the sciences, computer science, business, marketing or social sciences to bring enhanced skills to your career or graduate studies.With the experience provided by this minor, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing field.
Why study analytics at UNH?
UNH was one of the first universities in the country to offer an undergraduate-level degree in analytics and data science. Our programs take a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates experiential education and projects. You’ll learn the cutting-edge technical skills you need to manage, distill, and interpret data for industries from finance to healthcare to marketing and advertising. The analytics minor is available through both the Durham and Manchester campuses.
Potential careers
- Actuary
- Business analyst
- Consultant
- Management analyst
- Market research analyst
- Quantitative analyst
- Sociologist
- Web analytics specialist
Curriculum & Requirements
The demand for data-savvy individuals has never been higher, and the analytics minor gives you an introduction to the tools you’ll need for a career involving data science and analytics, focused on the application of data science in industry. In addition to courses in mathematics, computer science and analytics, you can study neural networks and big data. Combine this minor with a major in the sciences, computer science, business, marketing or social sciences to bring enhanced skills to your career or graduate studies.With the experience provided by this minor, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing field. The objective of this minor is to provide a basic background in analytics for those interested in applications.
For more information, contact the program coordinator and minor supervisor, at Matthew.Magnusson@unh.edu.
Students must complete five courses (20 credits) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a grade of C- or better in courses taken to complete the minor.
Transfer course approval for the minor is limited to at most, two relevant courses successfully completed at another accredited institution, subject to syllabi review and approval.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CS 417 | From Programs to Computer Science (Durham Students) | 4 |
| or COMP 525 | Data Structures Fundamentals | |
| CS 457 | Introduction to Data Science and Analytics | 4 |
| or DATA 557 | Introduction to Data Science and Analytics | |
| MATH 539 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 545 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
DATA 674 | Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics I | |
DATA #675 | Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics II | |
DATA #750 | Neural Networks | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
