About the Program

Data science is a powerful framework for solving real-world problems. Our interdisciplinary program provides you with the essential tools to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize complex data. We equip you with a solid foundation in statistics and computer science, while also allowing you to tailor your education to your specific interests by choosing subplans and pathways, preparing you for a wide range of impactful careers.

What You'll Study

The Data Science program provides a comprehensive and flexible curriculum designed to build both foundational expertise and specialized knowledge. Key features of your studies will include:

• A Core Methodological Foundation: You will gain a solid understanding of the core principles of data science, drawing from key areas of statistics, computer science, and mathematics. 

• Flexible Degree Paths: You can customize your academic journey by choosing from three degree options:

  • BS in Data Science: For students who want to focus on the computational and mathematical foundations of data science.

  • BA in Data Science - Artistic and Cultural Analysis Subplan: For students interested in applying data science methods to humanistic inquiry in fields like literature, art, and music.

  • BA in Data Science - Social Systems Subplan: For students who want to use data science to understand human behavior and analyze social problems in fields like economics, sociology, and political science

• Interdisciplinary Focus: Regardless of the specific degree, you will take course requirements from a variety of departments, including Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Management Science and Engineering, exposing you to a variety of methodologies and approaches, and preparing you for professional success in a variety of fields.