Bachelor of Arts in Data Science and Mathematics

New York University

The joint major in data science and mathematics trains students to use data science methods, and enables them to understand the mathematical theories that go into the analysis of large data sets. It will allow students to apply mathematical theories to real-world challenges that need data science and computational solutions.This is an interdisciplinary major comprised of eighteen courses (72 credits) offered by the Center for Data Science and Courant’s Department of Mathematics.Data science is the language of the 21st century and is a cornerstone of a liberal arts education. Data science skills are also increasingly a requirement for graduates entering the workforce, government, or research. As more academic disciplines, industries, and media outlets rely on data-driven decision making, research, and evidence, being a sophisticated consumer of data, as well as being empowered to analyze and generate discoveries, is naturally becoming a prerequisite for being a global citizen, scientist, and leader.Students in both the major and the minor have opportunities for hands-on experience with real datasets. The major and minor are not centered on professional or vocational training. Instead, the development of skills in the data science curriculum unfolds within a broader context of scientific and theoretical frameworks for understanding and pursuing deeper objectives, novel knowledge generation, and robust discovery.

College of Arts & Science