In the current Internet era, a huge amount of raw data from many fields is accumulated at a single time. The advancement of hardware and development of algorithms and tools in data science enable users to acquire and analyze the raw data, yield information, and provide knowledge and insight on the data and make data driven decisions. In the job market, there is a great demand for professionals who understand the algorithms in data science and can use these tools to solve large and complex problems. Data Science is widely used in various industry domains, including marketing, healthcare, finance, banking, policy work, and research. The applied computer science degree with a concentration in Data Science will include (data collection, modeling, machine learning, data mining) as well as the foundational principles of computer science (data structures, algorithms, and databases).
