Bellevue University Launches 100% Online Data Science Program That Equips Students With “Big Data” Skills Employers Need
Students Will Graduate With Data Science Portfolios That Demonstrate Analysis Skills
Bellevue University, one of the nation’s leaders in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, recently launched a new 100% online applied Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree program that addresses the needs of employers who are dealing with ever-increasing amounts of data and students who are seeking careers as data scientists.
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“When they graduate, students will be able to use data to tell a story.” #datascience @BellevueU
“Today’s organizations are absolutely inundated with data,” said Bellevue University President Dr. Mary Hawkins. “But data doesn’t have value unless businesses have skilled employees who are able to provide the kind of insights that turn that data into better decisions and business strategies.”
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“Our data science bachelor’s program develops true data scientists,” said Dr. Hawkins. “Graduates know how to analyze data, manage it at the enterprise level, and transform it into real life actionable solutions.” The program also provides a pathway to Bellevue University’s data science graduate program.
Bellevue University’s BS in Data Science takes a different approach than traditional data science programs that focus solely on the theoretical aspects of data, said Dr. Mary Dobransky, Dean of the College of Science and Technology. “This is an applied program that prepares students for data science roles in fields like banking, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing,” said Dr. Dobransky, adding that those roles will likely continue to increase in number. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for computer and information research scientists are expected to increase 19% by 2026.
A key part of the Bellevue University program’s applied focus is that each student will graduate with a Data Science Portfolio. Catie Williams, Program Director, said the portfolios will feature real life projects that demonstrate the depth and breadth of graduates’ ability to analyze data to solve problems.
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