Data Science: Bachelor of Science
Data is shaping the way we live, work and innovate. With organizations increasingly relying on data to drive decision-making, there is a growing demand for professionals who can transform information into meaningful insights. To prepare students for these opportunities, the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics have partnered to offer an undergraduate program in Data Science that combines computational expertise, mathematical foundations and practical problem-solving skills.
Educational Objectives
With the recent explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the educational objectives of the UAB B.S. degree program in Data Science are to produce graduates who will be equipped to:
- Cultivate the data to feed into AI models
- Analyze, compare and select the best AI and other data analytical tools for intended applications
- Present analytical results in an effective manner
- Suggest optimal actions based on the outcomes of data analysis
Program Requirements
This multidisciplinary degree combines the necessary courses from both computer science and mathematics into one B.S. degree, which is open to all undergraduate students. All program requirements and courses are outlined in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog. Rely on it for the most up-to-date information about major requirements.
The program includes a senior capstone course requiring students to develop a data science project with real-world applications. Most projects in this course will come from local industry or non-profit partners, so you can put the theoretical framework you learn into practice.
Certain students may also be eligible for the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program.
Potential Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with a B.S. in Data Science may find career opportunities in fields such as:
- Technology and innovation
- Finance and business
- Healthcare and science
- Government and public service
- Education and research
- Emerging fields, such as climate data, sports analytics, cybersecurity and social media data
Our program can equip you with the knowledge and practical skills that employers value in today's data-driven world:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Quantitative reasoning
- Programming and computational skills
- Data visualization and communication
- Analytical rigor to verify claims and identify flaws in reasoning
Ready to Apply?
All the information you need to apply can be found on UAB's Undergraduate Admissions Hub.
Questions?
If you have questions, e-mail the program at