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Department of Computer Sciences
Explore the Data Science and Machine Learning Major
The B.S. in Data Science and Machine Learning equips students with cutting-edge skills in machine learning, data science, and statistics. The program鈥檚 well-rounded curriculum prepares students for diverse career paths in these rapidly evolving fields. Students will develop a robust understanding of algorithms, data analysis, and predictive modeling, thereby enabling them to do anything from deploying machine learning-based software systems, to routinely transforming data into actionable insights.
What Are Milestones?
Milestones are activities students should complete and skills they should develop during their first year, middle years and final year at 海角直播 Denver.
Major Milestones help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan that makes the most of their time at 海角直播 Denver and sets them up for post-graduation success.
Career Milestones provide ways to explore options for jobs and/or attending graduate school after graduation and help students understand the types of essential skills employers look for.
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Career Milestones Resources
There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.
Essential skills built through majoring in Data Science and Machine Learning include:
- Technology
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
Learn more about essential skills.
Students graduating from Data Science and Machine Learning find themselves most often in Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunications, Technology and Software.
Explore career opportunities by major.
Learn more about applying to graduate school.
Major Milestones Resources
Learn more about Major Milestones for your major and how to make the most of your time at 海角直播 Denver!
How to Get the Most Out of This Page
Follow These Steps
- Click on your year in school from the list below.
- Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
- Complete any necessary steps listed.
- Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.
All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.
Major Milestones Categories
Engage
Highlights activities you can engage and participate in globally, nationally and locally to enhance your essential skills and start building your resume.
Prepare
Lists steps to prepare for postgraduate success whether that's entering the workforce, attending graduate school or pursuing other goals and plans.
Arrive!听What to Explore During Your First Year at 海角直播 Denver
- Attend orientation and听register for classes.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor.
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别听FAFSA/CASFA/COF听and the听General Scholarship Application.
- Join a student organization听补苍诲听get connected to support on campus.
- Declare a听major, (explore our听fully online programs!) or meet听with an听exploratory advisor听to learn about options.
- Attend signature events on campus听(Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).
- Check out听Career Link听for on campus and career-aligned jobs.
- 础迟迟别苍诲听Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) career workshops and events.
- Write your early experience resume and utilize听resume resources from the C2Hub.
- Attend CS and/or MAST Community Events and Seminars.
- Attend a tutoring session or meet 1-1 with a student learning assistant.
- Meet with an instructor (during office hours).
- Join the 海角直播 Denver student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Join women in computing local or national organizations.
- Consider a minor, (explore our fully online programs!) to gain expertise in a field in which you can apply Data Science and/or Machine Learning.
- Meet with your advisor and draft a path to your graduation.
- Learn about areas of specialization within Data Science, Machine Learning, and related fields.
- Learn about faculty-led research projects.
Thrive!听Make the Most of听Your听Middle Years听at 海角直播 Denver
- Consider adding a听minor听辞谤听certificate听to your chosen major.
- Explore resources like the听tutoring program听or the听writing center.
- Get familiar with听海角直播 Denver鈥檚 Academic Planning Tool.
- 贰虫辫濒辞谤别听student leadership on campus听and volunteering in your community.
- Earn credit and gain experience through an听internship,听study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
- Attend identity or interest-based campus events听like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.
- Connect with the听Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
- Attend an in-person听Career Fair听to network and secure a professional headshot.
- Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub)听for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.
- Participate in programming events like hackathons and programming competitions.
- Apply for a student assistant position.
- Create study groups with your classmates.
- Visit 海角直播 Denver鈥檚 Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub).
- Build your LinkedIn Portfolio.
- Meet with faculty for career advice.
- Attend job fairs.
- Apply for jobs.
- Organize mock interviews with classmates.
Soar!听Maximize Your Final Year at 海角直播 Denver
- 听to complete remaining graduation requirements.
- Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
- Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.
- Attend in-person听alumni and campus-wide networking events.
- Submit a proposal to present in-person at the听Undergraduate Research Conference.
- Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.
- Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
- Attend in-person听career-focused events听with an听industry-ready resume.
- Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
- Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.
- Attend conferences and events in the area of your preference.
- Create study groups on topics of your preference in computer science or technology-related fields.
- Join or create your own open-source machine learning-based software project, or compete in data science competitions like those hosted on Kaggle.
- Reach out to alumni of the program who are making a difference in their community.
- Learn about new AI or technology-related legislation/initiatives that may impact your area of interest.
- Develop a summer program to increase the interest of women in data science and machine learning.
- Attend job fairs.
- Apply for jobs.
- Organize mock interviews with classmates.
Roadrunner Roads
Things every student should do at 海角直播 Denver.
Roadrunner Upkeep
- Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF/Scholarship Applications听every year.
- every year and check into the Rowdy Pit Stop every semester.
- Read The Runner in your email every Monday.
Roadrunner Career Readiness
- Find and get hired for jobs during college and beyond by visiting the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub and utilize their resources for students.
- To be prepared for any opportunity that comes your way, update your resume early & often.
- Explore options for hands-on learning and graduate school & get prepared for both.
- Log in to Career Link each month to stay up to date on programs, events, and job/internship opportunities.
Roadrunner Wellbeing
- Explore wellness and belonging resources from CESA.
- Access mental wellbeing support through the Counseling Center.
- Visit Rowdy’s Corner when you need some food access support.
- Nourish your physical well-being by checking out the Rec Center and Exercise Sciences, including for-credit courses.
- Determine your need for a Health Insurance Opt-Out Waiver each semester.
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Phone: (303) 615-0399
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Campus Location:
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