At Baker University, we believe education should prepare students not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of meaningful work, leadership, and service. That commitment is reflected in our new Data Science major on the Baldwin City campus, which is designed to equip students with the skills and perspective needed in a data-driven world.
Data is shaping nearly every industry, from health care and business to public policy, education, and the arts. Baker’s program prepares students to ask better questions, interpret complex information, and use data responsibly to solve real-world problems.
The interdisciplinary major blends mathematics, computer science, business, and ethics. Students build essential skills in data literacy, programming, quantitative reasoning, visualization, and artificial intelligence while also learning how to communicate insights clearly and consider the ethical impact of their work.
What sets Baker apart is the experience itself. Students work with real datasets and applied projects, often in collaboration with community partners, connecting classroom learning to practical impact. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship provide personalized support and meaningful engagement throughout their academic journey.
This program reflects both the growing demand for data-driven skills and Baker’s forward-looking approach to education. It also creates opportunities for students across disciplines. Whether their interests lie in business, science, public health, or beyond, students will see that data science is not confined to a single field. It is becoming essential across all of them.
This is an important step forward for Baker University, our students, and the region we serve. We invite you to learn more about how Baker is preparing students for the future. To explore Baker’s new Data Science program, please visit their website at https://www.bakeru.edu/academic-programs/data-science.
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