As a student in the Data Science & Engineering program at USD, you'll learn how to clean and organize data, as well as develop the necessary skills to construct, test, and maintain architectures for data, databases, and large-scale processing systems through computer programming and mathematical processing. You'll have the opportunity to partner with top professors from both the South Dakota Mines and USD, bringing together the expertise of both institutions to gain a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education in data science and engineering.
The program curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of students who seek to advance their careers in data science, as well as those who aspire to become academic researchers. You'll engage in coursework covering a range of topics, including machine learning, data visualization, statistical modeling, and big data analytics. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty members who are experts in various areas of data science and engineering.
The demand for data science jobs continues to grow. According to Forbes, data science jobs have increased by over 650% since 2013, making the skillsets gained from this doctorate program highly in-demand. You'll be equipped with the skills you need to design and implement cutting-edge data analysis solutions, make data-driven decisions, and develop innovative data-driven products and services. This will enable you to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including academia, industry, government, and healthcare..