Data Science, Minor

School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Program Overview

A minor in data science will teach you data analysis as well as critical thinking around the construction and implications of data analysis and models. You will obtain a working knowledge of statistics, probability, and computation across disciplines, allowing you to participate in data science projects as well as design and carry out rigorous computational and inferential analysis in your chosen major or field.

Data Science, Minor

Where You'll Go

Earning a minor in data science will prepare you for careers or postgraduate work using data skills, providing a solid foundation for further exploration in your chosen field. A minor in data science will allow you to poise yourself for careers such as biostatistician, data engineer, software developer, or an operation research analyst.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements (18–19 Credits)

  • Computer and Information Science 3225, 3440
  • Mathematics 4531
  • Either Mathematics 2001 and Mathematics 3501, or Computer and Information Science 2210 and Mathematics 2501

One additional course, chosen from among the following:

Prerequisite requirements for the minor:

Courses presented for the major in computer and information science may also be used to satisfy the minor in data science. A minor in CIS requires completing 12 credits from among courses numbered between 2000 and 4899 with a grade C or better.

Contact

Contact the Computer and Information Science Department or Mathematics Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

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