University of Prince Edward Island
BSc in Analytics

Charlottetown, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* rolling admissions

Key Summary

About: The University of Prince Edward Island offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Analytics that combines statistics, computer science, and mathematics to find, interpret, present patterns in data. You can specialize in Data Analytics or Business Analytics, and have co-op options. The major requires 120 semester hours of credit. The program covers data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization, and prepares students for data-driven decision making.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as data analyst, business analyst, data scientist, or analytics consultant, and work in government, business, or technology. Co-op placements support practical experience and connections.

Specialization in Data Analytics

Analytics is situated at the confluence of statistics, computer science, and mathematics all centered on finding, interpreting, and presenting meaningful patterns in data. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Analytics with specialization in either Data Analytics or Business Analytics, with co-operative education options available in both specializations. As data increasingly pervades our lives, graduates in Analytics are in high demand across a broad spectrum of fields including government, business, and technology.

The Major in Analytics with a specialization in Data Analytics requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:

	Credits
The Common Core	23
MATH 2910 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus	4
STAT 2220 - Introductory Statistics II	3
MATH 2620 - Linear Algebra II	3
MATH 2720 - Mathematical Reasoning	3
At least one of: MCS 2010 - MAPLE Technology Lab MCS 2020 - Matlab Technology Lab OR MCS 2030 - R Technology Lab	1
MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I	3
MATH 3430 - Combinatorics II	3
AMS 2940 - Optimization	3
AMS 3770 - Combinatorial Optimization	3
AMS 3910 - Mathematical Modelling	3
MATH 3010 - Differential Equations	3
MATH 3610 - Group Theory	3
STAT 3210 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I	3
STAT 3220 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II	3
STAT 3240 - Applied Regression Analysis	3
STAT 4550 - Data Analysis and Inference	3
STAT 4660 - Data Visualization and Mining	3
CS 2610 - Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CS-2910 - Computer Science III	3
CS 3710 - Database Systems	3
CS 3610 - Analysis and Design of Algorithms	3
CS 4120 - Machine Learning	3
CS 4440 - Data Science	3
Two electives in Mathematical or Computational Sciences (at the 2000 level or higher)	6
MCS 3050 - Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational Sciences	1
MCS 4210 - Professional Communication and Practice	3
Additional general electives	19
Total Semester Hours of Credit	120

Specialization in Business Analytics

The Major in Analytics with a specialization in Business Analytics requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:

	Credits
The Common Core	23
MATH 2910 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus	4
STAT 2220 - Introductory Statistics II	3
MATH 2620 - Linear Algebra II	3
MATH 2720 - Mathematical Reasoning	3
At least one of: MCS 2010 - MAPLE Technology Lab MCS 2020 - Matlab Technology Lab OR MCS 2030 - R Technology Lab	1
MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I	3
MATH 3430 - Combinatorics II	3
AMS 2940 - Optimization	3
AMS 3770 - Combinatorial Optimization	3
AMS 3910 - Mathematical Modelling	3
MATH 3010 - Differential Equations	3
STAT 3210 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I	3
STAT 3220 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II	3
STAT 3240 - Applied Regression Analysis	3
STAT 4660 - Data Visualization and Mining	3
Two electives in the Mathematical and Computational Sciences (at the 3000 level or higher)	6
CS 2610 - Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CS 2910 - Computer Science III	3
CS 3710 - Database Systems	3
ACCT 1010 - Introduction to Financial Accounting	3
BUS 1410 - Marketing	3
BUS 1710 - Organizational Behaviour	3
At least five of: ACCT 2210 - Managerial Accounting BUS 2650 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship BUS 2880 - Research and Evidence-Based Management BUS 2720 - Human Resource Management BUS 3010 - Business Law BUS 3330 - Integrated Cases in Corporate Finance BUS 3510 - Operations Management BUS 3710 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures BUS 4650 - Project Management OR BUS 4880 - Developing Management Skills	15
MCS 3050 - Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational Sciences	1
MCS 4210 - Professional Communication and Practice	3
Additional general electives	10
Total Semester Hours of Credit	120
Note: Students who complete the Major in Analytics with a specialization in Business Analytics and obtain grades of at least 60% in seven of the Business courses can also obtain a Certificate in Business.