The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University (Toronto) is pleased to announce that a new undergraduate program in data science has been approved, to begin in fall 2023.

Over the past 20 years, data science has emerged as a key competence for any organization, including businesses and government. The new honours BA/BSc in Data Science at York is designed to prepare students to obtain meaningful employment in data science-related positions in a wide range of industries; prospective employers, among others, were consulted in the program’s design, to ensure career success after graduation.

Students in the Data Science program at York will master the statistical methods, computation skills, and data techniques that enable data scientists to extract knowledge from data. As well, students will become familiar with the nature and needs of analyzing large and complex data, and with case studies specific to a particular domain (such as business, health, optimization, or computational arts) through a capstone experience that engages students in research in an industrial setting.

A unique aspect of our program will require students to select a stream or specialization in a domain of application—spanning business to computational arts. Data Science graduates from York will be known for not only their understanding of data science concepts and technical and analytical skills, but also their ethical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to ask good questions, gather evidence, and communicate effectively across varied media.

The program will meet the demands of both students and employers.

For more details, visit the York University website: 

https://www.yorku.ca/science/mathstats/programs/data-science/