Data Science
Undergraduate Degrees Available: Bachelor of Science in Data Science with 14 concentrations
Undergraduate Programs
The world has become data centric, and as a data scientist, you will be at the center of an innovative and evolving career. Data is everywhere and there is an endless supply of data generated every second of the day. As a data scientist you are the key to unlocking new innovations and our degree program is customizable to your interests.
Students pursuing a degree in data science will participate in a rigorous, innovative, multi-disciplinary learning experience and will graduate equipped to face the world's biggest challenges.
The data science program is unique in that it is a joint degree offered by the College of Engineering, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Why Choose this Degree
With a B.S. in Data Science, students will participate in a rigorous, innovative, multi-disciplinary learning experience and will graduate equipped to face some of the world’s biggest challenges. The university's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Data Science will prepare students for a successful career in data science with a strategic skill set, including the ability to:
- Use and apply state-of-the-art technologies for data representation, retrieval, manipulation, storage, governance, understanding, analysis, privacy, and security.
- Develop descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models to abstract complex systems and organizational problems, and to use computational methods to draw data-supported conclusions.
- Use foundational knowledge and apply critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems, make decisions, and visualize data, all with an awareness of societal and ethical impacts.
- Adapt analytics concepts to interpret and communicate findings and implications to senior decision-makers.
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and transfer findings between knowledge domains and to others with no domain experience.
- Communicate using technical and non-technical language in writing and verbally.
- Jack Kincannon, Portfolio Management Analyst for Arvest Wealth Management
- Abby Willard, Machine Learning Programmer for Nuqleous
What Makes Us Unique
Students pursuing a degree in data science will participate in a rigorous, innovative,
hands-on, multi-disciplinary learning experience and will graduate equipped to face
the world's biggest challenges.
During the completion of the core curriculum, students select a domain concentration
of their choice which allows you to differentiate your skill set and experience a
well-rounded education.
