Bachelor of ScienceData Science

An interdisciplinary approach lays a wide foundation across business, mathematics and computer science.

This heavily quantitative program, jointly housed in the departments of Computer Science and Mathematics of the Bellarmine College of Arts and Sciences, provides 37 hours of instruction for the major as well as 10 hours of prerequisites and cognate courses.

Bellarmines collaboration with the Future of Work Initiative provides opportunities for internships and other opportunities for experiential learning.

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Data Science at Bellarmine University, graduates should be able to:

1. Choose suitable statistical and machine learning algorithms for analyzing large data sets to answer specific questions or perform predictive analytics.
2. Obtain and appropriately manipulate data sets to prepare them for analysis.
3. Develop appropriate visualizations to describe and explain large data sets.
4. Use multiple programming languages to build machine learning and predictive analytics solutions.
5. Interpret the results of data analysis.
6. Present the results of data analysis, orally, visually or in written format.

• A completed online application form.
• Credentials & Transcripts: Undergraduate applicants who have attended post-secondary schools, colleges, universities, or professional institutions outside the United States must submit their academic records to SpanTran or World Education Services, Inc. (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation.
• Language Proficiency: TOEFL: The minimum scores are: Paper-based test 550, Internet based test 79 or 80, or Computer based test 213, MELAB: Obtain a score of 78 or higher, IELTS: Obtain a score of 6.0 or higher. Duolingo English Test: Obtain a score of 105 or higher (The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Bellarmine University when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session).
  1. Language training at an approved center.
  2. Prior educational experiences in TOEFL Exempt Countries. Students who have a secondary or high school diploma earned in TOEFL exempt countries have met the requirement. Additionally, international students who have completed at-least one year of full time university study or its equivalent (i.e., a minimum of 24 earned credit hours or its equivalent and earned a 2.0 GPA) in an exempt country have met the requirement.
  3. ACT or SAT. Students for whom English is a second language and have outstanding language skills may submit either ACT (21 composite or higher) or SAT (1060 or higher) scores in lieu of other evidence.
  4. Proof of Funding: A bank statement or letter of commitment demonstrating ability to fund the cost of attending Bellarmine University for one academic year.
  5. Letter of Recommendation: Applicants must obtain at-least one letter of recommendation from a prior teacher, professional academic counselor, or another individual who’s professional standing is appropriate to access the student’s ability to succeed in college and who is aware of the student’s language skills.