Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science integrates business, mathematics, and computer science to prepare you for careers in analytics, technology, and research, as well as graduate study. Rooted in ethical leadership, the program equips you to navigate the responsibilities and challenges of emerging technologies. Graduates will be able to turn complex data into meaningful insight and become a leader in the growing data economy.
Why study Data Science at Bellarmine?
- Interdisciplinary curriculum across business, mathematics, and computer science
- Quantitative, hands-on coursework including 37 major hours plus supporting prerequisites
- Opportunities for internships and experiential learning through regional industry connections
- Bellarmine also has the advantage of being located in Louisville, a regional hub for artificial intelligence and data science created and backed by Microsoft (Future of Work Initiative).
Interdisciplinary Curriculum for a Responsible Future
Build a powerful foundation at the intersection of business, mathematics, and computer science while learning to apply artificial intelligence responsibly. At Bellarmine, you’ll learn how to use data and AI to solve real human problems. Grounded in ethical leadership, our program prepares you to navigate emerging technologies with integrity, critical thinking, and purpose.
Connected to Opportunity
Study data science in a region with a diverse mix of corporations, healthcare systems, logistics companies, and growing technology organizations. Through internships, applied projects, and experiential learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with real data sets and practical business challenges. Graduate prepared to contribute in industries where data, analytics, and emerging technologies are shaping decision-making and innovation.
12:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
50+
Study Abroad Destinations
99%
Alumni Success Rate
Program Highlights
An interdisciplinary approach lays a wide foundation across business, mathematics, and computer science.
This heavily quantitative program, jointly housed in the departments of Computer Science and Mathematics of the Bellarmine College of Arts and Sciences, provides 37 hours of instruction for the major as well as 10 hours of prerequisites and cognate courses.
Bellarmine’s collaboration with the Future of Work Initiative provides opportunities for internships and other opportunities for experiential learning.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16 percent increase in employment for computer and information research work by 2028, which it characterizes as significant growth.
Faculty
Dr. Patricia Carver
Dr. Carver is an instructor of Business Administration in the Rubel School of Business.
She is a graduate of the University of Louisville where she obtained a Bachelor of
Science in Commerce degree with a major in Accounting, and a graduate of Bellarmine
University where she received an MBA and her doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education.
Dr. Carver is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), currently licensed to practice
public accounting in the state of Kentucky. She is experienced in the area of accounting,
finance, management, strategic planning, and consulting. She has over 25 years of
professional experience in the private sector including positions as chief internal
auditor, revenue manager, and financial analyst at the Louisville and Jefferson County
Metropolitan Sewer District and senior field auditor with the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet.
Dr. Anne Raymond
Dr. Raymond is a professor of Mathematics and chair of the Mathematics department.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University, a master’s from the University
of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. She has been a member of the
Mathematics department at Bellarmine since 2003. Dr. Raymond enjoys teaching a variety
of courses for majors including Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Numbers and Proof,
Calculus 3, and the capstone course Readings in Mathematics. Dr. Raymond has graduate
degrees in both mathematics and mathematics education. Her early research, most notably
appearing in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, focused on beliefs
about mathematics and the impact of teachers’ beliefs on their teaching practice.
Most of her ongoing research addresses mathematics pedagogy from a variety of perspectives
including technology in the mathematics classroom and how Theory of Multiple Intelligences
informs mathematics pedagogy.
All faculty: Michael C. Ackerman, Ph.D.; Muzaffar Ali, Ph.D.; Pat Carver, Ph.D.; William E. Fenton, Ph.D.; Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.; Andrew Karem, Ph.D.; Michael D. Mattei, Ph.D.; Ron Newton, MA; Anne Raymond, Ph.D.; Frank Raymond, Ph.D.; Sayani Sarkar, Ph.D.; Sima Shafaei, Ph.D.; Susan C. White, Ph.D.
Frequently Asked Questions
What employment opportunities are available with a degree in Data Science?
As enabling technologies, data technologies will soon touch every facet of the economy, from health care and education to aviation and agriculture. Careers in data science include data engineers, data administrators, machine-learning engineers, statisticians, and data and analytics managers.
Do you provide internship placement?
Yes. Bellarmine guarantees every student the opportunity to have an internship, develop a career plan, and build a professional network.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. Please go to Bellarmine’s financial aid website for detailed information on financial aid packages. Additionally, students can work with our Faculty Development Center to apply for grants and awards outside of Bellarmine’s offerings.
What courses are required to complete the program?
BUSA 103, BUSA 245, BUSA 346; CS 150; DS 160, DS 300, DS 450; MATH 205, MATH 215,
MATH 430; ECON 410.
One 3-hour course chosen from ECON 322, ECON 351, or DS 444.
Required related courses: ECON 110, ECON 111, and MATH 117.
How many hours can I expect to spend studying outside of class time?
Students have their own learning styles so this can vary greatly. As a rule of thumb, expect to spend an average of two hours studying for every hour you spend in class.
Experiential Learning
Bellarmine’s collaboration with the Future of Work Initiative may provide opportunities for internships and other experiential learning.
Financial Aid
Contact
Anne M. Raymond, Ph.D.
Division Chair
araymond@bellarmine.edu
(502) 272-8169
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