Data Science

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Master the scientific method to put massive data sets to work.

 

Data science fuels industries, academia and governments — ranging from e-commerce, banking, finance, manufacturing and energy to health care, transportation, national security and space exploration. 

As a data science major, you’ll develop the knowledge, methodologies and state-of-the-art skills to tackle real-world data analysis problems.

Programs Offered

Sample Courses

• Introduction to Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Linear Algebra
• Probability
• Statistics
• Data Mining and Visualization
• Deep Learning
• Senior Design Project

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Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

Our Faculty

Our faculty are here to help students become lifelong learners and responsible practitioners of data science in the rapidly changing world of technology. Meet our computer science faculty and mathematics faculty. 

What Sets Us Apart

Our undergraduate program gives you a strong foundation in computer science and mathematics, two essential pillars in data science.

You’ll gain hands-on, real-world experience through a year-long, team-based capstone project, building a portfolio-worthy solution for a real client. Our curriculum evolves with input from industry leaders, so you’ll graduate with skills that are relevant and in demand.

Career Prospects

You’ll be ready to work in industry sectors such as business, financial services, defense, communications, logistics or education. Leading companies actively seeking qualified data scientists include:

• Facebook
• Amazon
• Apple
• Netflix
• Google
• Twitter
• Tesla
• IBM
• Microsoft
• American Airlines
• Lockheed Martin
• BNSF Railway

You’ll also be well prepared to apply to graduate school to further your study.

Related Academic Programs

• Computer Science
• Computer Information Technology
• Mathematics