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.
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:
- Business Management 2200 or 4400W, or
- Computer and Information Science 1410 or 3130, or
- Finance 3377, or
- Economics 2200 or 3370 or 4422 or 4400W, or
- Mathematics 3601 or 4101 or 4501, or
- Philosophy 3203 or 3204 or 3423, or
- Political Science 3014W or 3421 or 3423, or
- Psychology 3510 or 3520 or 3530 or 3580 or 4400, or
- Sociology 3506 or 3604.
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.