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Data Science is a highly sought-after discipline centered on data-driven decision making. It combines statistical methods to frame meaningful questions and derive insights from data, along with computer science techniques for effective data manipulation and visualization.
At UBC's Okanagan campus, undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a Data Science Major, a BSc Data Science Honours degree, or a Data Science Minor.
This curriculum delivers comprehensive Data Science education, emphasizing evidence-based decision making.
Career prospects
Earning a BSc in Data Science opens doors to diverse career paths across multiple sectors, ranging from marketing analytics to data engineering positions.
Graduates may pursue roles in national security fields like law enforcement, defense, and counterterrorism, or enter business intelligence areas such as financial analysis and risk assessment. The marketing and e-commerce sectors also offer promising opportunities, particularly with gaming firms, internet companies, and IT organizations.