Note: questions are arranged in categories: general, certificate, minor, major, so there are some repeats.
General
1) What are the benefits of Data Science certificate?
You will add to your academic competency. You will learn hands on skills as well as gain an understanding of the data science concepts. You will be able to take any data set and perform statistically sound analytics, then present conclusions backed with data.
2) I am interested in the Data Science Master's program, who should I contact?
Please visit https://msds-stat.rutgers.edu/ and contact fsrm_msds_director@stat.rutgers.edu
3) How can I get an SPN (special permission number) for Computer Science courses in the Data Science programs?
Please register here: https://www.cs.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/course-registration-and-special-permission
4) How can I get a pre-requisite override?
Please contact Professor Buyske buyske@stat.rutgers.edu (Statistics courses), Professor Imielinski Tomasz.imielinski@rutgers.edu (Computer Science courses), or Vivek Singh v.singh@rutgers.edu (School of Communication and Information SC&I courses) with details why you think you should get a pre-requisite override. If they agree, you will receive a notification regarding who to contact next.
5) I came across Data Science Bootcamp at Rutgers. Are these similar programs?
The certificate and minor are part of degree granting programs. The Bootcamp programs provide training for very specific skills. The certificate and minor give a broader background in a variety of skills, coupled with your degree.
6) I was unable to attend the open house. Where can I find a recording, if any?
Please visit the data science advising webpage. Please note: The video is restricted to people with Rutgers NetIDs. Please click the image, then log in with your NetID to subscribe to the "Data Science Undergraduate Certificate and Minor" Rutgers Mediaspace channel. You can then watch the video on Rutgers Mediaspace.
7) I am an incoming transfer student from the Rutgers-Newark campus. While at RU-N, I completed few classes for the data science minor. Are the credits transferable/satisfy any of the required courses for the data science minor at RU-NB?
Transfer of credits from Rutgers-Newark, community colleges or 4-year institutions will be done on a case-by-case basis, based on an evaluation of the syllabus of the specific courses.
Certificate
1) Do I need to be admitted or register for Data Science Certificate?
No. You just need to complete the Certificate program requirements, track your progress, and submit your completed form - see 'Certificate' page. You will receive the certificate upon fulfilling the requirements. If you have any questions, you can email datascience@sas.rutgers.edu as well as contact one of our advisors or directors.
2) Is data science certificate open to all SAS majors or only computer science and statistics?
Yes, it is open to all SAS Majors, not just Computer Science or Statistics. In fact, it is available to ALL Rutgers - New Brunswick students.
4) Can I start the certificate program in Spring or Fall, or only one of the two semesters?
You can start either in the Spring or in the Fall. See course planner on 'Certificate' page.
5) What programming skills are required to enter Data Certificate?
None. You can take Data 101 class with absolutely no programming skills.
6) Can I take the domain class before I have taken the 3 core classes of data science certificate?
Yes, you can take the domain class in your major area independently from data science certificate classes. But you will have to wait for all other requirements to be fulfilled to take the 1-credit capstone project. It is recommended to take the domain class AFTER you have completed the core courses.
7) Do I need to take all core data certificate classes before I take 1-credit Capstone project course?
Yes, you need to take all the core classes as well as domain class before taking the 1-credit capstone class.
8) I’m a mathematics major. Which domain course should I take?
You could take any of the currently approved domain courses if you meet the prerequisite requirements. Many domain courses have no prerequisites.
Minor
1) Can I get a waiver for 01:198:142 (Data 101)?
No, this is a required course for ALL Data Science programs.
2) Can I start the minor in Spring or Fall, or only one of the two semesters?
You can start either in the Spring or in the Fall.
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3) What programming skills are required to enter Data Science Minor?
None. You can take Data 101 class with no programming skills.
4) Can I take the domain class before I have taken the core classes of data science minor?
Yes, you can take the domain class in your major area independently from data science minor classes. But you will have to wait for all other requirements to be fulfilled to take the 1-credit capstone project. It is recommended to take the domain class AFTER you have completed the core courses.
5) What Mathematics courses are required to be able to do the Data Science minor?
No mathematics is required beyond pre-calculus for most options. Calculus is a pre-req for some domain courses.
6) Why do I have to take more courses than my friends for the Data Science minor?
The various tracks in the minor have been designed to give a solid background in a series of complementary courses. Each track is designed to give you expertise in particular sub-areas of data science. This does result in slightly different credit requirements. Just remember that the goal is to gain expertise in a particular area, not just get a credential.
7) I’m a mathematics major. Which domain course should I take?
You could take any of the currently approved domain courses if you meet the prerequisite requirements. Many domain courses have no prerequisites.
8) Can I get a waiver for 01:198:142 (Data 101)?
No, this is a required course for ALL Data Science programs.
9) Is data science minor open to all students?
Yes, the data science minor is open to ALL Rutgers University – New Brunswick students
10) If a particular course is listed as both a ‘domain course’ and also as one of the track courses requirements, can it be counted to satisfy both requirements?
No. Each requirement should be met with distinct courses. Please select another domain course.
11) For Data Science Minor track 4 do I need statistics classes as prerequisites?
There is no additional statistics prerequisite for track 4, although the Data Science minor requires 01:960:291, Statistical Inference for Data Science as one of the core courses.
