BA / MS Program in Applied Data Science

Fairfield University

A five-year dual-degree program is offered in Applied Data Sciences at Fairfield University's School of Engineering, leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Applied Data Sciences. This program embraces the educational objectives of the BA in Computer Science program, as well as those of the graduate program in Applied Data Sciences. It emphasizes experiential learning and innovation. Graduates of the program master the knowledge and tools they need to become data scientists. Data is ubiquitous in the modern world, and data scientists with skills and knowledge to analyze that data are a valuable, sought-after resource.

Changing from Undergraduate to Graduate Status

Students may request a change of status from the undergraduate to the undergraduate/graduate combined plan of study at any point after the following conditions are met, with approval from their academic advisor and the department chair:

• Completed 60+ credits toward the BA in Computer Science.
• Successfully completed 6 courses in Software Engineering or Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students will be awarded both the BA in Computer Science, typically at the end of the fourth year, and MS in Applied Data Science, usually by the end of the fifth year, as the requirements of each degree are satisfied.