Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Big Data is transforming every aspect of our world, and understanding how it works will continue to be a key area of expertise for every sector and industry, including business, healthcare, education, and government. To study data science is to understand what it means to be a 21st-century problem-solver who can turn information into insights—common career paths: business analyst, statistician, researcher, deep learning engineer, data scientist.

Understanding and Shaping the World of Data

As a data science student at Canisius, you’ll develop a core set of technical skills in mathematics, computer science, and business intelligence. Through experiential learning, you’ll use the latest technology to explore and analyze data sets and anticipate how they might be applied to various problem-solving situations.

If your goal is to learn how to translate complex data into actionable insights, you’ll be well-prepared for an analyst role with a business or organization by the time you graduate. If your passion is building data models and algorithms, you’ll be well-positioned to continue your studies at the graduate level.

Dual Majors and Minors

As part of the Bachelor of Data Science program, you must complete a minor or a second major, which can be in any field and will depend on your interests, strengths, and career goals. Complementary study areas include computer science, mathematics, psychology, economics, finance, marketing, and digital media arts.

This unique approach allows you to create a flexible path for both your academic and your career goals.

An Interdisciplinary Approach

A well-rounded perspective is consistent with the liberal arts core at Canisius. Along with specific knowledge about data science, our program will arm you with the skills needed to thrive in the professional world—including written and oral communication, teamwork, synthesizing information, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Guided by Jesuit values, you’ll also develop a holistic understanding of the ethical issues that drive the use of data in modern life.

Individualized Attention and Mentoring

Unlike programs at larger institutions, Canisius students enjoy close collaboration with faculty, even at the undergraduate level. As a student in the data science program, you’ll benefit from small classes and individualized attention. You’ll learn from professors who are both scholars and practitioners in the field. They’ll get to know you on a personal level and help you build on your unique strengths and interests.

Graduate School Connections: MS in Data Analytics

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree, students can expand their knowledge and skills and continue their education in our Master of Science in Data Analytics program.

Canisius University is a supportive community of people from all walks of life, engaged in conscientious academic, personal, and spiritual inquiry. Griffs learn how to think more deeply, create more boldly, dare more courageously, and live more compassionately, developing the skills and confidence to take the lead in their chosen field, career, and community.

Who We Are

We take the best in every student – and make it that much greater. We believe that greatness is in everyone, and as each individual flourishes, the world benefits. Our rigorous curriculum, vibrant and inclusive campus environment, and professional and community connections create a transformative educational experience that goes deeper than imparting necessary skills and knowledge. Griffs know how to think and how to lead, making them not only well-positioned to succeed in an ever-changing job market but also well-equipped to change the world.

Canisius at a Glance

• Founded: 1870 in Buffalo, NY
• Affiliation: Jesuit
• Students: 2,492
• Accredited schools and colleges: 3
• Majors, minors, and degree programs: 100+
• Student-faculty ratio: 11:1
• Percent of classes taught by faculty: 100%
• NCAA Division-I teams: 20
• Student-run clubs and organizations: 60+
• Alumni: 50,000+ worldwide

What We Stand For

• We are sensitive to the challenges that the world faces. As a university, we have the power to address injustice by expanding access to our transformative education, advancing equity, and producing new knowledge that advances humanity. And when our students graduate, they go on to meaningfully impact the areas that call out to them.
• Our community is respectful, creative, and tightly knit. Here, we cherish and challenge the individual, making space and providing support for everyone to discover their passions, articulate their purpose and become the greatest version of themselves.
• We are determined to make a difference. We understand that doing things the way that they have always been done only perpetuates the status quo and that there is no progress without action. Motivated by a vision of what could and should be, we move forward fearlessly.
• We see and respect every individual as a whole person. Every Griff, whether they’re a faculty member, staff person, or a student, plays a role in every other Griff’s development. When we lift each other up, we all reach even greater heights.