Bachelor of Science - Data Science

Data drives solutions and major decision-making for organizations of all sizes and types. Quinnipiac University Bachelor of Science in Data Science teaches students the fundamental skills necessary to extract, analyze and interpret massive amounts of data in all of its forms, making them highly sought after by employers in nearly every sector.

A keystone of Quinnipiac University data science major is understanding that context and integrating it with deep technical knowledge to draw meaningful conclusions. The university's specially tailored curriculum, students may easily acquire a second major (e.g., economics, mathematics, industrial engineering, biology, etc.) and link those studies to data science through a capstone project. This means that students do not need to “sacrifice” their passion to gain relevant quantitative skills.

Students will develop a deep understanding of methods in quantitative analysis, predictive modeling and advanced machine learning while mastering the Python programming language and cutting-edge statistical packages in practical, project-driven courses. This range of expertise is vital to employers in finance, health care, technology services, manufacturing, e-commerce, sports, retail trade and just about every other industry. Alternatively, these same skills can prepare them to succeed in graduate studies on data science itself or in related domains.