Course Description

Program Description The amount of data generated by, and available to, companies, governments and individuals is exploding. There is an urgent need for individuals who can grapple with massive amounts of data and extract key information. As a 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. You will also develop critical problem-solving, analytical and computational skills that will enable you to turn vast quantities of data into insight. Specific learning outcomes include: Develop a solid understanding of the theoretical foundation of data science. Achieve a strong command over programming and computational tools to effectively handle data with volume and complexity. Gain working knowledge over a range of algorithms, methods and systems for performing data analysis on real-life datasets. Attain a good understanding of the applications of data science across a variety of domains. Learn fundamentals of interactive visual analytics. Acquire critical and problem solving skills to extract knowledge and understanding from large volumes of data. Data scientists are highly sought after in a variety of industries, including health care, finance and business consultancy. University of Ontario Institute of Technology Computer Science graduates with a Data Science specialization will be in high demand in both government and private sectors. In addition to their specialization, five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program graduates also 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.

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