Overview
The availability of data from sources such as business activities, social media, and scientific instruments constantly creates new problems requiring data-driven solutions and opportunities and problems for innovation. BS in Bachelor of Science in Data Science at Drexel University students develop the knowledge and skill to address these opportunities for the benefit of individuals and organizations. Students in the degree complete a minor, typically in business or the sciences, to provide knowledge and skill in a specific subject area to which data science techniques can be applied.
Data Science students learn to:
- Define domain specific and context-relevant data analytics questions and hypotheses for individuals and organizations
- Select relevant data sources and transform data suitable for solving data analytics problems
- Identify appropriate techniques and tools for acquiring, retrieving, analyzing, and making use of the data
- Apply data analytics techniques and skills to build analytical and predictive models for answering data science questions
- Create visualizations and communicate data analytics results to stakeholders and decision-makers
Programme Structure
Courses include
Data Structures
Recommender Systems
Applied Deep Learning
Data Curation
Database Management Systems
Database Systems
Data Science Programming
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 437 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate Admissions Application
- Application Fee, $50
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Standardized Test Scores (Optional for Most Applicants)
- Financial Aid Information
- Proof of Financial Responsibility (International Applicants Only)
- Portfolio
- Writing Supplement (All Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Majors)
- Audition (Dance Applicants Only)
- College of Medicine Supplemental Application (BA/BS+MD Applicants Only)
- Homeschooled Students
Tuition Fee
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International
56595 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 56595 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
56595 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 56595 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.