BA/BS in Data Analytics

The Data Analytics major at Drake treats data as the basis for decisions across industries. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on statistics, visual presentation of data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, managing databases and working in the cloud. Students learn how data is stored, retrieved, analyzed and applied, how to handle it responsibly, and how to explain findings to stakeholders. Internships and research extend the classroom lessons. Two degree paths let students lean toward either mathematics and technology or business. The Bachelor of Science comes from the arts and sciences college, and a business-oriented B.S.B.A. is run by the business college. Study is on campus, full time or part time, and the program includes international collaborations and partnerships. Graduates are prepared for one of the fastest-growing occupations, with skills that apply in finance, healthcare, technology, government and many other sectors.