Data Science : The University of Akron, Ohio

Processing large data sets and programming for data-intensive applications
Model diagnostics and forecasting
Data management and mining
Classification and regression trees
Logistic regression and neural networks
Methodologies for statistical learning including generalized logistic and ridge regression and hierarchical clustering
Database design and management including data modeling, relational theory, etc.

Job	What They Do
Data Analyst	Collect, process, and perform statistical data analyses with the goal of helping companies make better decisions
Business Analyst	Improve business processes by serving as a liaison between business and IT with a clear directive to focus on advancing strategic business objectives
Marketing Analyst	Study information to better assist companies in making informed decisions about market opportunities
Data Architect	Create blueprints for data management systems to integrate, centralize, protect, and maintain data sources
Data Mining Specialist	Identify patterns and relationships in data to help a company predict future behaviors and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions
Machine Learning Engineer	Program computers to accept real-world data from real people utilizing technology and determine from that data the person's likes and tendencies with the goal of placing more relevant advertisements in front of customers
Database Developer	Design, program, construct, and implement new databases, as well as modify existing databases for platform updates and changes in user needs

Required Courses

General Education Requirements
Statistics Core
- Analytic Geometry-Calculus I, II, and III, Programming for Data Science/Computer Science I, Theoretical Statistics I and II, Applied Statistics/Introductory Statistics I & II, Applied Regression and ANOVA, Statistical Data Management, Statistical Consulting
Data Science Electives (Choose 4)
- Introduction to Bioinformatics, Time Series Analysis, Advanced Statistical Computing, Introduction to Machine Learning, Applied Analytics-Decision Trees, Database Management for Information Systems
Statistics Electives
Stat-DS Requirements Flow Chart

Dr. Mark Fridline
Title: Professor of Instruction/Department Chair
Dept/Program: Statistics
Phone: 330.972.8476
Email: mmf@uakron.edu

Dr. Jun Ye
Title: Professor / Data Science Program Coordinator
Dept/Program: Statistics
Phone: 330.972.8008
Email: jye1@uakron.edu