Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
Undergraduate Programs in Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS)
At CDS, you will join an intellectual, adventurous, and vibrant community that believes in the transformative power of computing and in the premise of using data science for good. You will also have an unparalleled opportunity to chart your own unique course of study.
The data science program at Boston University is designed in the best traditions of a liberal arts education. With a flexible curriculum that leaves plenty of room for electives, it is an excellent foundation for students who want to pursue a minor or prepare for advanced graduate and professional studies in a variety of fields towards careers that go well beyond software, data, and AI engineering, including careers in Business, Law, Finance, Medical, and Health Sciences. Employers and graduate programs highly value the competencies and skills that you will gain at CDS: creative, integrative, and critical thinking skills, breadth and depth of knowledge, and hands-on experience through research, internships, or study abroad.