UM data science degree program aims to address industry demand

Recognizing the increasing need for data-savvy professionals, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is launching a novel Bachelor of Science degree program in data science.

“Job demand is very high in data science, so it’s a high priority for our department,” said Yixin Chen, chair of the Department of Computer and Information Science. “About four years ago, we created a data science emphasis and a data science minor, which were both very successful.