Data Science

The program aims to produce data-analytic graduates to meet the growing demand for high-level data science skills and to prepare graduates to apply data science techniques to knowledge discovery and dissemination in organizational decision-making. It is also intended to help data analytic professionals upgrade their technical management and development skills, and to provide a solid path for students from related quantitative fields to rapidly transition to data science careers.

Upon successful completion of this Program, students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of science and engineering appropriate to the data science discipline.
2. Understand the theoretical foundation of contemporary techniques and apply them for managing, mining, and analyzing data across multiple disciplines.
3. Comprehend computational tools and use data-driven thinking to discover new knowledge and to solve real-world problems with complex structures.
4. Recognize the need for and engage in continuous learning about emerging and innovative data science techniques and ideas.
5. Communicate ideas and findings in written, oral, and visual forms, and work in a diverse team environment.