Are you interested in analyzing data? Do you want to help people use information to achieve their goals? If so, our bachelor's degree in information sciences + data science (BSIS+DS) is right for you. As a BSIS+DS student, you will learn how:
The iSchool's interdisciplinary curriculum combines information sciences, statistics, computer science, and math to prepare you for a successful career or graduate studies.
Data Science at Illinois
The BSIS+DS is part of a campus-wide partnership in data science. It consists of a collaboration between the iSchool and other units on campus that offer core courses, including the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in Grainger College of Engineering and the Statistics and Mathematics Departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The iSchool is dedicated to your success. Our career services team provides students with valuable resources, including coaching, a career fair, employer site visits, individual counseling, and internship and practicum opportunities.
After graduation, you'll be able to work in a variety of industries, including finance and insurance, information technology, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Examples of careers include:
Majoring in IS+DS has been pivotal in my trading career because the stock market is fundamentally driven by data. This background has equipped me with the ability to analyze market trends, which ultimately led to more successful and strategic investments.
Joseph Chan (BSIS+DS '24), Trading Analyst at Shell
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