Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Concentration, B.S.

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers an undergraduate program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics and Data Science. Math majors in the Statistics and Data Science concentration receive a rigorous education that integrates mathematical theory, statistical reasoning, and advanced machine learning models and data analysis, that prepares students for careers in a wide variety of industries and graduate studies.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Prerequisite Courses: GPA of at least 2.0 in each of the following categories:
- All MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken
- All 2000-level and above MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Change of Major forms accepted year-round. Forms are available on the Math Department website. Orientation/advising session is required after declaration.

Degree Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics and Data Science consists of 26 credit hours of core Mathematics courses in calculus, linear algebra and mathematical analysis; 21 hours of concentration courses in probability and statistics, linear regression, numerical linear algebra, optimization, and statistical machine learning; 12 hours of upper-level electives in mathematics and statistics and 14 hours of computer and data science electives.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Major Courses (62-65 credit hours)

Core Courses (26 credit hours)

Concentration Courses (21 credit hours)

Restricted Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

Choose three from the following courses:
MATH 3142 - Advanced Calculus of Several Variables (3)
STAT 3140 - Design of Experiments (3)
STAT 3150 - Time Series Analysis (3)
STAT 4116 - Statistical Computing (3)
Choose one from any MATH or STAT, 3xxx or 4xxx level.

Capstone Project (3-6 credit hours)

Students must complete a Senior Project capstone. Alternatively, students may complete 6 credit hours towards an Honors project. For more information on the Honors Program in Mathematics , visit the program’s page.

MATH 3689 - Mathematics Senior Project Seminar (3)
or the sequence:
MATH 3790 - Junior Honors Seminar (3)
MATH 3791 - Senior Honors Tutorial (3)

Computer and Data Science Elective Courses (14 credit hours)

Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives).

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Cooperative Education Program

Students may participate in the Mathematics Cooperative Education Program in either the parallel or alternate track. The parallel track combines part-time academic study and part-time cooperative experience during the same semester, while the alternate track alternates semesters totally devoted to work with semesters totally devoted to academic study. Students in the Mathematics Cooperative Education Program must participate in a minimum of two semesters in the program. Students who are in good standing with the University, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and have completed 30 credit hours are eligible to apply. Transfer students are required to complete 12 credit hours at the University prior to application. Students interested in participating in the program should contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or the University Career Center for information.

Progression Requirements

An overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a GPA of at least 2.0 in all math courses is required.

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Mathematics, visit the program page .