Southeastern College of Science and Technology announces new masters degree concentration in data science
Thursday, June 25, 2020
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology
is now offering a Master of Science in Integrated Science and Technology with a new
focus area in data science, university officials announced today.
“We are truly excited about ISAT’s new concentration in data science,” said Director
of Graduate Studies John Boulahanis. “This program represents Southeastern’s real-world-ready
commitment to the business community and to our students.”
Boulahanis said Southeastern’s world-class faculty developed the graduate program
with a data science concentration in direct response to IT industry demand from both
employers and employees.
“This is a win-win with an expedited return on investment,” he said. “Employers
fast-track gaining highly advanced data modeling expertise in-house in tandem with
their employees as they progress through the program. Employees accelerate advancing
their careers and in achieving their organizations’ business goals."
Boulahanis explained that the program is business friendly and designed for seasoned
IT professionals. Students work closely with their data science faculty mentors, culminating
in a student-driven thesis/research project directly related to an employer-based
project.
The program has online and convenient class schedules with 33 credit hours and
degree completion in two years or less. Scholarships are available and employer-provided
education benefits are accepted, Boulahanis said.
Applications for admission are now being accepted. Students can begin the program
during the fall, spring or summer semesters.
For more information, contact Boulahanis at (985) 549-2610 or Graduatestudies@southeastern.edu.