COURSE CURRICULUM

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Data Science at StFX is a two-year, 60-credit program designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree and are looking to enter the field of data science. The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in the core disciplines of data science, including mathematics, statistics, and computer science, ensuring students develop the essential skills needed to analyze and interpret complex data. Students gain practical experience in data management, programming, and computational tools, learning to clean, manipulate, visualize, and interpret both structured and unstructured datasets. The program emphasizes applied, project-based learning, allowing students to work on real-world problems and develop hands-on experience using industry-standard software and tools. Students also explore specialized topics such as data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling, preparing them for careers across a variety of sectors including business, health, government, and technology. Ethical, social, and professional considerations in data science are also integrated into the curriculum to ensure graduates understand responsible data use. The program is designed to provide students with the technical expertise, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities needed to succeed as data professionals, with opportunities for experiential learning, collaboration, and applied research that strengthen career readiness in the growing, data-driven workforce.