Data Science (Undergraduate)

Develop the critical skills needed to help you understand and extract key information from vast quantities of data to provide insight into today's world. As a Computer Science student in the Data Science specialization, you will develop the knowledge, skills and tools to set you up for success in this desirable job market. 

Individuals interested in this specialization will apply directly to Data Science through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using the application code DSM.

Science and Management

• If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.
• There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.

Direct-entry co-op program

• This program has a direct-entry co-op option that you can apply for directly on your Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) application.
• Our co-op positions are full-time, paid employment opportunities providing students with a steady income stream throughout their studies.

Career opportunities

• Data scientists are highly sought after in a variety of industries, including health care, finance and business consultancy. 

The university’s Computer Science graduates with Data Science specialization will be in high demand in both government and private sectors, including:

• Engineering, automotive and mining companies
• Financial institutions, such as banks and hedge funds
• Health care
• Medical research labs
• Robotics and aeronautical companies
• Software houses

Experiential learning

• A five-year Co-operative Education option is available; it satisfies the guidelines of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education. The program combines an Honours Bachelor of Science program with embedded work terms. The co-op option gives you opportunities to apply your classroom and lab concepts to real-world situations and help you gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.
• Co-op work terms give you the opportunity to earn a competitive salary that will help pay for your university degree, and the work experience to help clarify your career objectives. More importantly, a co-op degree gives you a distinct advantage that will assist your prospects for full-time employment after graduation or for being readily accepted into graduate school to pursue further studies. Studies have shown that university students who graduate with a co-op degree have lower debt loads, are employed faster and have higher starting salaries.
• We are committed to providing you with outstanding opportunities to work with today’s highest-quality employers in business and industry. Our university has developed strong partnerships with leading employers in Durham Region and beyond to allow you to connect with experts in the field and gain hands-on, real-world experience.