Learn how to harness the power of big data at UMass Dartmouth.

Data science incorporates informatics, data analysis, and predictive and visual analytics.

UMass Dartmouth's program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of data science, with a focus on harnessing the potential power of big data to transform areas ranging from healthcare to business to government. Students will develop a unique skill set across disciplines such as computer science, mathematics, and statistics and learn how to:

  • integrate concepts across disciplines
  • communicate ideas effectively
  • apply knowledge through action
  • enhance understanding in any field that incorporates data
  • develop and use automated methods to collect and analyze data