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Mathematics with a focus on data science explores mathematical techniques for examining information to create models and make predictions. Learners develop skills in gathering and preparing data, transforming datasets, creating visual representations, detecting trends, employing predictive models, and using statistical summaries. Northwest provides campus-wide access to R (the second most popular data analysis tool) and SAS software. Thanks to a National Science Foundation award, students can utilize computers for practical training with extensive datasets at no cost - valuable expertise for any CV. Study abroad programs let students gain global hands-on learning to enhance their education. Professors organize short-term international courses with comprehensive support throughout the process. Students can choose between faculty-directed programs or conventional study abroad options.