What You'll Learn

Students will gain skills as they navigate the program and beyond, building strengths in communication, ethics, algorithmic analysis of data, identification of data quality, manipulation, and application of statistical models for analyzing data in order to identify trends and relationships, make predictions, and support data-driven decision making.

The major is structured with an interdisciplinary core curriculum that emphasizes both the liberal arts and professional skills development. Students in the major will gain exposure to ethical concerns in the discipline, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary to interact with clients and end users of big data analyses. This curriculum embraces the commitment to developing global citizens prepared with the competencies needed for the rapidly changing century ahead. You will also have the unique opportunity to work alongside faculty and industry partners to gain hands-on experience with real analytical projects. Through this combination of rigorous training and practical application, your Drake degree will prepare you for a wide range of data-driven careers and advanced study options, including:

Complete your degree in China or the U.S.

Students studying biology at QU-Drake United College have the option to complete a portion of their studies on Drake’s U.S. campus. Located in Des Moines, Iowa—a safe, vibrant capital city in the heart of the United States.

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