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Data Science
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
CAREER IDEAS
Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Environmental Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Market Research Analyst, Operations Research Analyst
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
Jonathan P. Munson, Program Coordinator
(914) 323-1317
jonathan.munson@mville.edu
In today’s world, a bachelor’s degree in data science from Manhattanville College can open career opportunities in a variety of industries. As employers are increasingly motivated to hire data scientists who can harness the power of data to help improve what they do, Manhattanville data science majors gain skills advantageous to fields like medicine, healthcare, environmental research, energy production, information security, finance, marketing, and more. In our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Science and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science degree programs, you’ll learn how to combine computer science, statistical modeling, analytics, data visualization, and an understanding of an organization’s goals to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights with a profound impact on businesses and the communities they serve. Through opportunities to research and develop software in your field of interest and add depth to your data science education with a minor in a related area, Manhattanville’s B.S and B.A. in Data Science degree programs can be shaped to any personal and professional goals.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Science program is designed with the flexibility to pursue a second major, minors, and unique electives, while the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science entails deeper dives into math and science skills in a handful more credits.
Manhattanville’s data science degree programs will teach you the range of skills involved in modern data science. In both traditional classroom settings and research environments, you’ll work with tabular data from finance, the social sciences, and the natural sciences, as well as image data from medicine and text data from social media.
Manhattanville’s research-driven curriculum includes projects and internship opportunities that allow data science majors to explore the ways data can affect change and learn how to effectively communicate the meaning behind data sets to stakeholders and the community.
Degree Outcomes and Careers
Employers in nearly every industry seek data scientists and analysts to bring clarity to business decisions or policy initiatives. With options to tailor the focus of your bachelor’s degree, Manhattanville’s data science programs enable graduates to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the computational aspects of data science, including computer programming and data storage systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the data analysis aspects of data science, including statistical foundations and a range of data science techniques.
- Demonstrate grounding in a domain area by completing a significant research effort in their chosen domain area.
As a data science major, you will gain skills essential to careers in data science, such as:
- Computer programming for data gathering, cleaning, and transformation
- Mathematics and statistics for foundational data analysis
- Machine learning for developing prediction models
- Communication skills for presenting your work to others
Through the B.A. in Data Science or B.S. in Data Science programs, you will be prepared to work as a data scientist or data analyst in businesses, research institutions, or public policy organizations, or pursue graduate education in data science.
Data Science Major Requirements
Data science majors can decide to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Science or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science. Within each data science program, degree requirements allow students to construct their own curriculum through their selection of electives, second majors, and research project topics.
Graduates of both the B.A. and B.S. in Data Science degree programs gain marketable skills through an ethical, global approach to general education and through the technical implementation of skills learned in the classroom.
Totaling at least 120 credit hours, the data science bachelor’s degree curriculum consists of foundational and advanced coursework and culminates in a Senior Evaluation research project. In your final year, you’ll research, propose, and actually develop a piece of deliverable software by the end of spring semester.
Data Science Major Requirements
Data science majors can decide to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Science or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science. Within each data science program, degree requirements allow students to construct their own curriculum through their selection of electives, second majors, and research project topics.
Graduates of both the B.A. and B.S. in Data Science degree programs gain marketable skills through an ethical, global approach to general education and through the technical implementation of skills learned in the classroom.
Totaling at least 120 credit hours, the data science bachelor’s degree curriculum consists of foundational and advanced coursework and culminates in a Senior Evaluation research project. In your final year, you’ll research, propose, and actually develop a piece of deliverable software by the end of spring semester.
B.A. in Data Science Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Data Science degree program is designed to be well-rounded and flexible enough for you to choose to pursue a second major, such as Economics, Psychology, or Finance.
If you pursue the B.A. in Data Science, you’ll take a number of required data science courses, covering topics like:
- Computational methods and relevant math skills
- Data structures and programming tools
- Research methods in data science
- Machine learning
In addition to the required data science courses, other Bachelor of Arts degree requirements include:
- Completion of Manhattanville’s general education curriculum
- 90 credits fulfilling liberal arts subjects credit requirements
- Senior Evaluation project
Check out the Manhattanville Catalog to find B.A. in Data Science required courses and review general education requirements.
B.S. in Data Science Degree Requirements
In the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science program, major requirements include a deeper dive into the workings of machine learning and the mathematical foundations of data science.
Students choosing the B.S. in Data Science degree program should expect to cover the required foundational data science curriculum, as well as receive further instruction in algorithms, software tools, and database design.
B.S. in Data Science degree requirements include:
- Additional calculus and probability courses
- Completion of Manhattanville’s general education curriculum
- 60 credits to fulfill liberal arts credit requirements
- Senior Evaluation project
Review complete B.S. in Data Science degree requirements and general undergraduate degree requirements.
Related Programs
If you’re considering a degree in the intersection of technology, science, and analytical skills, bachelor’s and master’s programs beyond the B.S. or B.A. in Data Science include:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics
- Pre-Health Professions Programs (B.A. and B.S.)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Computer Science Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Computer Science Education
Minor Programs
Adding a minor to your bachelor’s degree in data science can add skills attractive to future employers, like coding, advanced math, or insight from a related subject. Among others, Manhattanville offers:
- Minor in Computer Science
- Minor in Mathematics
- Minor in Data Science
Data Lab: Data Science Internship
Whether you pursue the B.A. or B.S. in Data Science, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to work on real-world projects through Data Lab, part of Manhattanville’s Center for Design Thinking.
DataLab meets each week in the Center for Design Thinking in Brownson Wing to work on problems for local businesses and special projects. As a data science major, you can even receive internship credit toward your degree through work with Data Lab.
With insight from interdepartmental faculty and fellow students in Data Lab, data science majors can hone their skills using all of Manhattanville’s resources—the spaces at the Center for Design Thinking, the servers and GPUs of the Computer Science program, and the experienced faculty in the Data Science program.
If you’re a newcomer to machine learning, we’ll be happy to help you learn and even help those interested in an Independent Study or Senior or Capstone project related to DataLab.
For more information, explore Data Lab projects or contact Dr. Jonathan Munson.
Full-Time Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Craig Tunks
George Psihountas
Please contact any of the above faculty or the Division Chair for more information.
Division Chair: Christopher J. Pappas, Christopher.Pappas@mville.edu, (914) 323-1276
Admissions and Aid
If you’re excited to begin a career managing data systems or using data to find insight into complex topics, or you intend to apply to postgraduate degree programs in data science, our data science bachelor’s degrees set you up with the skills and applied knowledge you need.
Learn how to apply to Manhattanville as a freshman or transfer student and review available financial aid and scholarship information.
Earn a B.A. or B.S. in Data Science at Manhattanville College
Manhattanville’s bachelor’s degrees in data science enable you to bridge the gap between raw data and meaningful decisions, whether your goals lie in public policy, research, or in supporting the success of a business or organization.
Take the first step toward majoring in data science by requesting information about Manhattanville data science degree programs, scheduling a campus visit, or simply starting your application.