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BS Mathematics and Data Science at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Turn data into understanding Build the mathematics behind data science Every day, organizations collect enormous amounts of data—but making sense of it requires more than software. As a mathematics and data science major at the University of Delaware, you will learn how to uncover patterns, build models and use data to answer complex questions and support better decisions. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines mathematics, statistics, computer science and data science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Computational Mathematics, Data Science, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Optimization, Probability and Statistics.

Career pathways

Career options: Actuary, Data Scientist, Financi​al Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Q​​​uantitative Analyst, Software Engineer, Statistician.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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