Data Science
Overview
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.
Ontario Tech allowed me to experience what it was like to be part of a tight-knit community. With the number of events I was able to get involved in and the environment that the university created, I felt as though I was in a place where I belonged and a place where I could contribute to the growth of the institution. That in turn gave me the motivation to be the best student I could be. To any future Ridgebacks, get involved! You definitely won’t regret it. Robert Gattie Faculty of Science, Class of 2018 Bachelor of Education, Ontario Tech Unviersity
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 77 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 80s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
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
An undergraduate Computer Science degree specializing in Data Science will also allow you to pursue graduate studies, including the university’s Master of Science program in Computer Science.
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.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
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