Bachelor of Science in Data Sciences and Analytics (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science in Data Sciences and Analytics program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Goodman School of Business. It is one of only two BSc programs in Canada combining financial analytics with computational data science.The program bridges the gap between computational data sciences and business analytics by forming well-rounded graduates with strong core knowledge and skills in programming for big data, data infrastructures, computational statistics, data mining, business analytics, and management of information systems. Graduates are able to tell a story through state-of-the-art visualization and the communication of business intelligence to support strategic decisions.Students in the program will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in an area of specialization chosen from Financial Analytics or Computational Sciences (including parallel computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational statistics, cybersecurity, financial risk management, fintech, computational finance, etc.). Studentscan be admitted into either of the honours or co-op options in the Concentration in Financial Analytics or the Concentration in Computational Data Sciences.

International Secondary School Student General admission requirements: Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country; Academically rigorous grade 12 year Prerequisites required for your program must be taken at the Grade 12 university-preparatory level (or equivalent) and are the highest level of secondary studies available in your final year of secondary school. You may be required to submit course outlines so Admissions can determine if a prerequisite meets the rigorous academic standard required for admissibility. Minimum B- average (higher for some programs International Out-of-Province Secondary School Students General admission requirements Secondary school diploma; Grade 12 courses at the number and level specified for your province (see below); A minimum average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)