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welcome to hartwick data science

WHY STUDY DATA SCIENCE AT HARTWICK?

You want to use data to inform business decisions. You’re interested in a career in a constantly evolving and high-demand field.

Here’s why our data science program stands out:

  • Tailor your studies to your interests in healthcare, sports management, marketing, entertainment, or politics and learn how data science applies to those fields.
  • Gain the practical skills needed to analyze data and extract valuable insights in the real world.
  • Experience flexible learning that integrates online or virtual coursework with face-to-face interaction.

PROJECTED GROWTH

With a projected growth of 35 percent over the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics) there are so many companies looking to put your Data Science studies to work:

  • Reddit
  • Uber
  • Capital One
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Google
  • Estee Lauder

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Broad foundations in statistics, database concepts and big data prepare you for a variety of career opportunities.
  • Internships and real-world work experiences give you the chance to apply your knowledge to new products consumers might buy at the store, analyze climate issues, or predict who might be the next hit music sensation.
  • Work through a full data science workflow pulled from a set of real data based on your passion – whether it’s sports, politics, business or public health - and present your findings at Student Showcase.

Faculty

Howard Lichtman

Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science

Weian Wang

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Kyle Britton

Lecturer in Computer & Information Sciences