The main objective of this program is to provide the best graduate education to students so that they can meet the growing national and international need for highly qualified personnel in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence. The overarching objectives of the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) are to:
- Develop a broad academic and practical literacy in computer science, statistics, and optimization, with relevance in data science and artificial intelligence, so that students are able to critically select and apply appropriate methods and techniques to extract relevant and important information from data.
- Provide strong core training so that graduates can adapt easily to changes and new demands from industry.
- Enable students to understand not only how to apply certain methods, but when and why they are appropriate.
- Integrate fields within computer science, optimization, and statistics to create adept and well-rounded data scientists.
- Expose students to real-world problems in the classroom and through experiential learning.
These program objectives acknowledge the interdisciplinarity of data science and the importance of building a strong foundation with our students.