ABET Accreditation - BS Data Science

Accreditation, Objectives, and Outcomes

The Data Science program is seeking accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Within five years of graduation, graduates of the program will:

Apply scientific and engineering methodologies to the analysis of problems and the design, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based solutions.
Utilize their breadth and depth of theoretical and mathematical foundations of data science to adapt to emerging technologies and the ever changing needs of industry or the cutting edge of data science research.
Exploit their awareness of persistent concepts in data science to understand and be able to effectively utilize current platforms, tools and industry standards.
Make effective use of oral and written communications in their interactions with clients, colleagues, management and subordinates.
Display competence and efficiency when working on individual or team projects.
Give appropriate consideration to the professional, ethical, legal, security and social impacts of computer technology as it pertains to their current position.
Continue to enhance their technical skills and their development as computing professionals through life-long learning.

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Apply theory, techniques, and tools throughout the data science lifecycle and employ the resulting knowledge to satisfy stakeholders’ needs.