B.S. in Data Science
Data Science is the study of how we extract meaning from data, and in a data-driven world, this is an exciting time to seek experience in this field. Whether we are discussing the sciences, the social sciences, or the humanities, the reach of data in these disciplines and the need to understand its possibilities and its impact on others is growing every day. Greensboro College offers data analytics/data science programs because it requires an individual to have vision, imagination, creativity, and the ability to tell a story – the very skills that employers are looking for.
Course Requirements
Students pursuing this major must complete the requirements linked below.
An Overview of the Data Science Major
Learn more about Data Science in this informative video with Instructional Designer Laura Fontanills
Why Choose This Degree?
A major in data science provides students with opportunities to enhance their quantitative abilities and technical skills that will prepare them to process, analyze, and present data from different domains and sources, as well as give them broader skills immediately applicable to the workplace.
Why Earn it at Greensboro College?
Because we are a smaller, more tight-knit community at Greensboro College, you will have unique opportunities to:
- Have one-on-one time with faculty to keep you on track with your career goals
- Grow alongside students that are as passionate about data science as you are
- Distinguish yourself from other applicants for jobs and graduate schools by completing professional internships
What Can I Do After Graduation?
In addition to being ready to apply for graduate school in time if you so choose, with your B.S. in Data Science, you can also go right to work in several professions, including:
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
