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Data Science - BSc
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Field of Interest Interdisciplinary
Master the art of data science with our comprehensive program, combining essential skills in probability, statistics, mathematics, machine learning, databases, and programming languages like R and Python. This multidisciplinary program equips you with the tools to extract valuable insights from data, enabling evidence-based decision-making in business and government. Administered by experts from various departments, our program ensures a robust and relevant education in data science.
Learning Outcomes Students enrolled in the data science program will be able to: Use common mathematical, statistical and probabilistic tools to address problems typical of a career in data science. Apply the appropriate modeling techniques to conduct quantitative analyses of complex big data sets. Use statistical software packages to solve data science problems. Stay up to date with current data science issues, practices and advances in the field. Summarize and communicate data science problems to specialized and general audiences. Work both independently and in collaboration with others. Apply high standards of ethical conduct and articulate best practices for ethical action in professional practice.
Career Paths and Practical Experience Many opportunities are available for students to gain hands-on experience, including winter and summer internships in national and multinational companies. Graduates of the data science program can find success in these careers: Data scientist or analyst Business intelligence analyst Data engineer Machine learning engineer Data visualization analyst