Turn information into insight
Data Science Degree
The data science degree program teaches students how to analyze, interpret, and apply data to drive improvements in organizational performance. Discover the stories behind the numbers. Pursue a data science degree and become a master of analytics.
Future technology pioneers are getting prepared right here.
Unlock the power of data. Pursue a data science degree and transform raw information into actionable insights.
Data science students on Anderson University’s campus learn to analyze and interpret the meaning of all kinds of data, and use that data to strengthen a company’s strategies for customer engagement, product delivery, organizational outcomes, and more.
A strong pathway for students considering a career that incorporates technology and computer science, the data science major gives students a purpose, a mission, and the flexibility to creatively apply the interpretation of data to any career path. Not only do graduates possess strong technical skills, but they step into any field empowered with the ability to understand and translate the science of data, putting them in high demand by employers.
Code your future, join the tech pioneers.
Francis has big dreams for his professional career, and the AU computer science department is preparing him with hands-on experience that will allow him to create real change after graduation.
EXPLORE THE DATA SCIENCE DEGREE
Integrating the technical skills from communication, science, and technology, the data science degree program provides students with hands-on training opportunities alongside AU engineering majors in our Cybersecurity Engineering Laboratory (CEL). The CEL serves as a computing playground for our science and engineering students. Data science majors will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to all kinds of industries through internships with various companies.
Degree Options
- Major: Earn a BA in Data Science on a 3-year or 4-year degree track. A well-motivated student can complete data science major in the 3-year track. You can earn a BS in Data Science in a 4-year degree track.
- Double Majors: It can also be paired with other majors over four years, including writing, cybersecurity, history, science, management, marketing, psychology, mathematics, accounting, finance, and more.
- Complementary Major: Students wanting to pair data science with another major can complete the 32-hour complementary major with any another bachelor of arts major of their choice.
Careers Pathways
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Data Analysts
- Data Architects
- Business Analysts
- Marketing Analysts
- Machine Learning Engineers
3+1 Program
Accelerate Your Career: Want to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years? Anderson University and Ball State University have an agreement to facilitate your accelerated program of study. You can earn your BA in Data Science here at AU, and then transition to BSU to earn your Master of Science in Information and Communication Sciences. Many of our AU students gain placement in the BSU graduate assistantship program, which makes grad school tuition very affordable.
Preview of Classes
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Database Systems
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Science Senior Capstone
Tech Talks
Tech talks provide a glimpse of industry and research to our undergraduate students. We bring in 5-6 guest speakers per semester in areas related to computer science and cybersecurity.
Fall semester tech talks included:
- Jim Ostrognai, vice president of engineering, Salesforce, “LifeHacks: Things I wish someone would have told me when I was at A)”
- Bob Huba, former system security architect and team lead for the Security Incident Response Team at Emerson Automation Solutions, “Critical infrastructure cybersecurity: Using the internet to make things go boom”
- James Weaver, quantum developer advocate, IBM, “Quantum party tricks: An entertaining introduction to quantum computing”
- Presentations by interns of their work done at our on-campus internship centers, Genesys and the Ontario Systems CUBE, which are located on the third floor of Decker Hall
Additional Information
EXPLORE ON-CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS
Employers of our student interns and graduates describe the winning combination of core computing knowledge, programming ability, and excellent communication and teamwork skills that Anderson University students demonstrate. The liberal arts education that our students receive is an important contribution to their successful careers.
Genesys Center
Anderson University is the only location where Genesys maintains an on-campus internship center staffed with full-time Genesys employees. Students have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience between classes! Genesys interns receive close mentoring and professional development opportunities, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to network with the leaders of the Indianapolis technology scene.
Computer Science Department
Paid work experiences are available within the computer science department as early as a student’s first semester. Opportunities include maintaining the computers in the computer science labs, supporting the departmental network, administering the servers in the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab, as well as serving as web designers and classroom lab assistants.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Computer science students also have the opportunity to work with Anderson University ITS. Past on-campus positions have included university-wide classroom technical support, database programming, network administration, and instructional resources support.
Meet our faculty during your campus visit.
_ Department of Computer Science
Matthew Burch
Assistant Professor of Cyber Security
Jon Craton
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Matthew S. Preston
Chair, Department of Computer Science
Brian Schultz
Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.