The PhD in Data Science and Analytics at Kennesaw State was founded in 2015. This degree is at the intersection of computer science, statistics, mathematics, and business. We offer this degree with concentrations in Computer Science, Statistics, and mHealth. In the program, you’ll engage in relevant research with faculty from across our eleven colleges.
KSU is an institution on the forefront of the development of data science as an academic discipline. We are committed to developing the next generation of Data Science leaders, researchers, and educators.
Culturally, we are committed to the discipline of Data Science through ethical practices, attention to fairness, to a diverse student body, to academic excellence, and research that makes positive contributions to our local, regional, and global community.
This degree will train you to translate structured and unstructured, complex data into information to improve decision making. The data science and analytics curriculum include heavy emphasis on programming, data mining, statistical modeling, and the mathematical foundations to support these concepts. Importantly, the program also emphasizes communication skills – both oral and written – as well as application and tying results to business and research problems.
Doctor of Philosophy Concentrations include:
Program Format: Face-to-Face
Number of Credits Hours: 78 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Fall
Time to Complete: Four-year Program
Application Deadlines:
Additional Program Requirements:
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