Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Science

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The bachelor of science (BS) in data science provides the key preparation for a career as a data scientist or machine learning engineer:

Machine learning engineer–average base pay, $147,300₁, ranked 1^st on "Best Jobs in the US" List₂
Data scientist median base pay, $131,000₂, ranked 1st on "Best Jobs in America" List₃
Computer vision engineer–average base pay, $158,300₂
Semiconductor engineer–average base salary $150,600 (in CA)₁
Data engineer–median base pay, $131,673₁ ranked 8th on "Best Jobs in America" List₃
Enterprise architect–median base pay $122,585₄

Earn your degree in the heart of one of the world’s most important technology hubs surrounded by world-renowned government agencies, tech company headquarters and key technology users in government, healthcare, defense, space and professional services.

With the university’s strong links with large and small DC-area employers, who have an un-met demand for high technology graduates, we aim to connect our outstanding graduates to these employers and awaiting opportunities.

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Why Capitol?

Our location puts you in the heart of the action.

The Baltimore, Maryland/Washington D.C. area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.

Our partners.

Leading employers of business analysts, including SAS and government agencies, have partnered with Capitol to provide students an understanding of the current and future trends in the field and highlight career paths in business analytics and data science.

Support for you

Whatever type of resource you need - a way to improve your math skills, a place to exercise, help with a job search or a disability - we have facilities and personnel ready to help.

Capitol Tech Opportunities

Capstone Project

You have the chance to showcase your classroom knowledge in your capstone project, which is required for graduation. Depending on your major, this could be writing a report and giving an oral presentation or building, designing and testing a working prototype.

Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Projects

Professionals from all backgrounds collaborate in the real-world, so we’ve structured our labs to operate the same way. Students majoring in electrical engineering, cybersecurity, astronautical engineering and others all form teams to collaborate, trouble-shoot and explore what’s possible in our labs.

Career Opportunities

The Capitol Commitment

We’ve created a game plan to make sure you find a job upon graduation. Learn more.

Degree Details

The B.S. in Data Science degree is a total of 122 credits, which covers business management, business analytics, mathematics and sciences, English and social science courses.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science - 122 Credits

Business Management - 33 Credits

BUS-270 Financial Accounting	3
BUS-275 Human Resource Management	3
BUS-279 Introduction to Leadership	3
BUS-289 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management	3
BUS-301 Project Management	3
BUS-358 Internship	3
BUS-378 Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS-386 Organizational Theory/Behavior	3
BUS-410 Strategic Management	3
CS-457 Senior Design Project I	3
CS-458 Senior Design II	3

Analytics - 42 Credits

BUS-101 Introduction to Data Science	3
CS-120 Intro to Programming Using Python	3
CS-150 Programming in C	3
CS-220 Database Management	3
CS-240 Introduction to Data Mining	3
BUS-240 Statistical Methods in Data Science	3
BUS-245 Writing and Communication in Data Science	3
BUS-284 Data Identification and Collection Strategies	3
BUS-310 Data Mining for Effective Decision Making	3
CS-350 Data Visualization	3
CS-360 Text Mining and Natural Language Processing	3
CS-370 Computer Vision	3
BUS-443 Marketing Analytics: Decision-Making in the Information Age	3
CS-440 Advanced Machine Learning	3

Mathematics and Sciences - 20 Credits

BUS-247 Quantitative Methods for Business Analytics	3
MA-112 Intermediate Algebra	3
MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry	4
MA-128 Statistics	3
MA-261 Calculus I	4
Science Elective*	3

Humanities and Social Science - 21 Credits

BUS-174 Intro to Business and Management	3
EN-101 English Communications I	3
EN-102 English Communications II	3
HU-331 Arts and Ideas	3
SS-351 Ethics	3
Humanities Elective*	3
Social Sciences Elective*	3

Electives - 6 Credits

Computer Science or Mathematics Electives*

6

*See appropriate department for approved list.

**Any course may be taken to satisfy the general elective requirement.

Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.

Educational Objectives:
1. Students will critically analyze problems in a variety of disciplines and to identify relevant and useful information to support the attainment of desired outcomes.
2. Students will think critically by drawing appropriate conclusions from examining the output of methodological applications of applied analytics.
3. Students will conceptualize, apply and integrate effective strategies to acquire, store, analyze and deploy information effectively.
4. Students will evaluate data management technologies in the context of data quality, and security and privacy regulations to determine their potential impact on information resources.
Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:
1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical principles applicable to the business and demonstrate the ability to apply these principles in the leadership decision-making process.
2. Graduates will demonstrate a mastery of traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively.
3. Graduates will apply in depth knowledge as it relates to the business core courses.
4. Graduates will evaluate possible economic, social, legal, ethical, and environmental impacts of their business solutions.
5. Graduates will enter global organizations with a strong understanding of business development concepts, project management processes, and team management skills.
6. Graduates will develop and implement strategic management and action plans for an organization.
7. Graduates will conceptualize, apply and integrate effective strategies to acquire, store, analyze and deploy information effectively and securely using data management technologies appropriate to organizational context.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2022-2023 academic year, beginning in Fall 2022 and continuing through Summer 2023:

There is no charge for online application, $25 fee for paper application
Full-time tuition is $12,915 per semester, plus fees
The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
The retired military tuition rate is $746 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
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Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500

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