Build the essential analysis and leadership skills needed for careers in today's data-driven world.
Old Westbury students learn to:
- Articulate analytics as a core strategy of data science
- Transform data into actionable insights
- Develop statistically sound and robust analytic solutions
- Demonstrate leadership
- Formulate and manage plans to address business issues
- Evaluate constraints on the use of data
- Assess data structure and data lifecycle
Python & Pizza
These monthly events bring together students, professionals and faculty to share the latest techniques and applications in data analytics. Recent topics covered include Data Visualization, Intro to Python, and Recommender Systems.
The gatherings are held as part of the Long Island Data Analytics Meetups hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
Data Science Careers
U.S. News 100 Best Jobs list for 2022
This report featured two data science positions high up in its annual review: Data Scientist (#6) and Database Administrator (#38) along with other data-centric positions like Information Security Analyst (#1), Computer Systems Analyst (#27), and Computer Systems Administrator (#52).
Glassdoor's 50 Best Jobs in America list for 2022
The nationally recognized human resources site named Data Scientist (#3) and Data Engineer (#8) in its annual review, alongside other key IT careers focusing on data like Full Stack Engineer (#2) and Machine Learning Engineer (#6).
Alumni Profiles
- Data Science Master's Degree
- Data Science Master's Degree
- Data Science Master's Degree
About the Curriculum
The 36-credit interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree provides a strong background in data science methodologies. The program has strong emphasis on the areas of programming, data management, data mining, machine learning and statistics. The degree culminates in a course in project management, a real world internship experience, and a two-semester capstone Data Science Project.