BS Data Science

Data science — the ability to organize, process, and derive insight from enormous amounts of information — draws from a variety of skill sets. Data scientists are trained in computing. They’re also experts in statistics. They understand how their work influences the business world, from corporations to government agencies. And they have the ability to take the complex work they do and explain it to all audiences, making them excellent communicators.

To make sure each UIC data science major is prepared to excel at all of these tasks, we tapped into the expertise of three UIC colleges for the program’s core courses: the College of Engineering (home to the computer science department), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (which houses math, statistics, and communication), and the College of Business. Two more colleges, the College of Applied Health Sciences and the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, contribute to our specialized data-science concentrations.