In the modern age of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, massive and complex data has become common in many industrial fields. It is of foremost importance to provide students with not only data analytic skills but also foundational knowledge in Mathematics, Computer Science, as well as data structure and management strategies.
The Data Science and Computational Mathematics sequence at Illinois State University is designed to equip students with a solid mathematics and statistics background and advanced computer programming skills required for modern data analysis. Students in this sequence follow a common track for the first two years before deciding on a concentration in either Data Science or Computational Mathematics. By choosing to study Data Science and Computational Mathematics at Illinois State, you will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of mathematics, statistics, data structures, and programming. With the solid curriculum training, you can be ready for employment in industries such as financial firms, healthcare systems, manufacturing, technology, business, education, consulting firms, and government. You can also enter doctoral programs in Data Science or Computational Mathematics.
Unlock unparalleled research opportunities with Illinois State University’s cutting-edge High-Performance Computing infrastructure. Join our vibrant community of data science enthusiasts and gain access to high computational power, enabling you to conduct large-scale research projects. As a student, you’ll harness this infrastructure to train and develop state-of-the-art deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) models, propelling your academic and professional pursuits to new heights. Join us at Illinois State University and embark on a journey of innovation and discovery in the dynamic field of data science.