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Visit the College of Arts and SciencesBy pairing a bachelor’s in data science with an MBA, this accelerated dual-degree program prepares students for the global business landscape. You will gain the necessary skills to position yourself as a leader in data analysis and tailor your education to meet your business interests and goals.
This Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Data Science and MBA (3+1) meets the needs of the growing demand for data professionals and can be applied to numerous industries. This program is for highly motivated individuals who have a core understanding of data science and are looking to pursue leadership roles in the business world. You will learn the fundamental skills necessary to extract, analyze and interpret massive amounts of data to make strategic decisions at a high level.
From entrepreneurship to Fortune 500 companies, your technical knowledge and business acumen will help build and solve complex, real-life problems:
Understanding how leaders use data to make strategic decisions helps make you an asset to any company.
Experiential learning paired with a rigorous curriculum prepares you to work across cultures and lead a variety of organizations.
Find your passion and position yourself as uniquely qualified for high-paying jobs like business intelligence analyst, data engineer, quantitative analyst and data scientist.
Adding an MBA to a bachelor’s degree in data science allows you to grow your interpersonal, professional and intellectual skills, increasing your employability.
Students have flexibility in undergraduate studies to complete a minor or explore other areas of interest within the program.
During your final undergrad semester, you can select coursework that allows you to apply your data science skills to solve a problem or question from your content area of interest.
Students may instead choose to combine the BS in Data Science with a master's degree in Cinematic Production Management, Interactive Media and Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Relations or Sports Journalism.
As a 3+1 student, you will have the flexibility to participate in experiential learning, internships and study abroad opportunities. These experiences play a large role in career development and are central to this dual-degree program. Our students have a strong support system that includes dedicated faculty and staff, alumni connections and a career development office that works to develop job preparation and interview skills.
Our accelerated dual-degree (3+1) program enables you to earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in the most efficient and economical way possible, positioning you for success in a competitive landscape. This approach to earning your degrees advances on traditional higher education models by focusing on rigorous, interdisciplinary and experiential learning.
The benefits include:
Saving time and money: You’ll complete your degrees sooner, save on tuition costs and enter the workforce at least one year earlier, with a graduate degree
Competitive career positioning: Your graduate degree will give you an advantage in a competitive landscape
Scholarships: Your Quinnipiac merit scholarships are available throughout your master’s degree program*
Dedicated guidance: You’ll be partnered with the director of the program within the school who will also be your academic adviser
Experiential learning: You’ll have access to special programming and networking opportunities for program students
Course overload fees are waived during the Fall and Spring semesters for students in accelerated dual-degree programs up to 19 credits per term (or up to 20 credits per term for up to two semesters for students engaging in a study abroad program). Summer and/or January term courses may be required to earn the accelerated graduate degree and are also offered at no cost to students in accelerated dual-degree programs.**
*This only applies to the one graduate program associated with your chosen dual-degree.
**Not to exceed a seven-credit limit per Summer (Summer 1 and Summer 2 combined) or a three-credit limit per January term in which you enroll in courses. Any additional credits in a Summer or January term will have associated credit hour costs. Please see the tuition and fee schedule on the webpage for specific costs per program.
Accelerated dual-degree students, like all students, are required to live on campus for their first three years of enrollment.
Median annual wage for data scientists is $103,500. (U.S. of Bureau Labor Statistics, 2023)
A degree in data science positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers.
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Architect
Machine Learning Engineer
Statistician
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.