Analytics Minor

Director:  Dr. William Gryc, Associate Professor of Mathematics

Analytics is the application of quantitative reasoning to real-world problems.  A practitioner of analytics applies mathematical, statistical, and computational theory to solve practical problems that often involve large data sets.  Problems that were infeasible in the past due to the size of the data are now feasible due to the increase in computing power.  Thus, analytics is quickly changing how businesses, industries and governments make decisions.  A practitioner of analytics needs both a theoretical background in mathematics and statistics to approach problems, as well as computer science knowledge to implement solutions.  The goal of this program is to give students a solid foundation in applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science as well as to have them practice applying these skills to problems in fields outside of the mathematical sciences.  This program provides flexibility that allows for a variety of students interests and culminates in courses that apply quantitative reasoning to real-world problems.