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Our program combines the strengths of the computational programs from the Fowler School of Engineering with curriculum from the Argyros School of Business and Economics. As a data scientist, you'll be able to help teams and organizations make smart decisions by:

Leveraging data at multiple scales to discover patterns
Visualizing trends
Explaining the seemingly unexplainable.

Program Overiew

In the Data Science program, your coursework will focus on learning by doing. This includes:

Researching from day one as a part of a Grand Challenges Initiative team.
Building a strong foundation during your first two years with classes in math and computing.
Taking a series of upper-division courses that will help you develop a deeper knowledge of data science.
Selecting electives that can help you develop expertise in one area or expand your skill set.

Your program advisor will be helping you throughout the program to tailor your course schedule to align with your interests and goals.

To view a list of required classes and electives, visit our Data Science catalog page.

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As society's ability to collect and analyze data continues to grow, so does the need for scientists who can analyze it—and at a scale never before thought possible.

Here you will learn the world of cloud computing, databases, machine learning, artificial intelligence, business analytics and more. With these skills, you'll be prepared for a number of career paths, including:

Data Scientist: Collect and analyze data to create accurate predictions and actionable insights using software tools and your programming and data visualization skills.
Systems Analyst: Analyze science, engineering, business and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems.
Data Engineer: Focus on larger datasets and optimize the infrastructure surrounding different data analytics processes.

Our dedicated career advisor will help you explore these options and prepare for post-degree success.

You can earn a master’s degree with just one additional year of coursework on top of your bachelor’s degree in our accelerated programs.

If you already know you want to take the next step in your computer engineering journey, check out these programs.

The Keck Center’s Swenson Family Hall of Engineering is home of the Fowler School of Engineering. You’ll have access to facilities and technology that will shape the future. You can learn more on our Hall of Engineering webpage.

GCI students at Chapman University

GCI is a unique two-year research project that is part of the curriculum for all incoming first-year students in Fowler Engineering.

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We’re dedicated to making engineering accessible to a diverse group of students. That’s why all applicants are considered for scholarships ranging from $3,000 to 100% of tuition and fees.

These awards support promising engineering students who are underrepresented in the field and/or are interested in certain disciplines. You can learn more about Engineering scholarships here.

Research is a fundamental part of the Data Science program. Every student spends their first two years conducting research as part of a Grand Challenges Initiative project team.

In addition, we offer opportunities to get first-hand research through coursework, joining a faculty-led project or an internship with an industry partner. Some research areas include:

3D manufacturing
Artificial intelligence
Assistive technologies
Integrated circuits
Cybersecurity
Embedded systems
Game development
Internet of Things
Machine learning
Optoelectronics

Faculty-led Projects

Fowler Engineering faculty welcome undergraduate students joining their research projects and research labs. Students will regularly publish peer-reviewed papers and present them to the broader research community.

You can learn more about our faculty research interests on our Research Opportunities page. If you are interested in joining their research team, feel free to contact them directly.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in multiple hackathons every year, including ASA DataFest™.

ASA DataFest™ is a data hackathon for undergraduate students, sponsored by the American Statistical Association. Teams of students from all majors work around the clock to find and share meaning in a large, rich and complex data set.

Studying and researching abroad can be a valuable part of your undergraduate Engineering experience. It will likely not delay graduation and you may be eligible for a tuition waiver and/or funding awards.

There are several other available options listed below. If you are interested in studying abroad, we are happy to work with you to find the best option:

Joining a student club or organization is a great way to build your community and develop your skill set. Chapman has more than 230 options.

Below are options we think are especially relevant for Data Science majors:

You can view the Data Analytics recommended prerequisites for transfer students on our Admission website.

Brandon Fabre ‘21

In addition to mentoring at-risk youth through Chapman’s STEMtors program, Brandon designed and created a Halloween costume for a middle-schooler in his 3D printing class.

Read more about Brandon’s 3D printing class

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Internships provide real-world experience that expands your knowledge and creates career opportunities. Chapman also allows students to earn college credit at paid internships.

We’ll help pair you with a company that aligns with your interests. We have industry partnerships with software engineering, cyber security, defense, aerospace, game development companies—and many more—throughout Southern California.

Our students have also interned with companies such as: