Science - Data Science - Direct - International Year One (UTP Stage II) (Optional Co-op)

Program Description The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs across seven academic departments and are home to several leading-edge research centres. Science faculty members are engaged in high-quality research, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to real-world problems. They bring their expertise and enthusiasm for research into the classroom. Many undergraduate students find opportunities to enrich their learning through involvement in Laurier research projects or through co-op work experience. The Faculty of Science is committed to offering high-quality programs in the pure and applied sciences. It shares with the rest of the university a commitment to offering students a supportive environment and an enriching experience that prepares them for future success. Data-driven decision-making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, the Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.

During the UTP Stage II: Science - Data Science program students will take courses that introduce them to a wide range of disciplines. They will transfer into the Bachelor of Science program in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University upon successful completion of the UTP Stage II: Science - Data Science program.