Sustainable Data Science and Technology

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Problem-Based, Solution-Oriented

The Sustainable Data Science and Technology program empowers students to tackle pressing environmental challenges using cutting-edge data science, programming, and geospatial technology. This interdisciplinary degree blends environmental science with data analytics, computational modeling, and GIS to drive data-informed sustainability solutions.

Students gain hands-on experience analyzing complex environmental datasets, leveraging programming and visualization tools to support conservation and climate resilience efforts. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum rooted in sustainability, graduates will be well-equipped for careers that merge technology and environmental stewardship.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate ecological and biodiversity principles to design and implement effective and sustainable conservation solutions.
Analyze complex environmental datasets using programming, statistics, and data visualization tools to derive insights for sustainability solutions in business, applied environmental sciences, and associated human concerns.
Apply GIS and remote sensing technologies to process and interpret spatial data, producing high-quality visualizations for environmental decision-making.
Integrate diverse data science methods, computational tools, and artificial intelligence to develop and propose innovative solutions for pressing sustainability challenges.

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Career Outlook

Earn Your Degree. Unlock New Opportunities.

$ 79 k

Average annual salary for a Logistics Analyst.

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Number of program start dates each year.

Immersive Coursework

Climate Change and Invasive Species

Mapping Earth’s Hidden Patterns: GIS Essentials

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Big Data in Environmental Science

Degree Requirements

To earn a Baccalaureate degree in Sustainable Data Science and Technology, you must complete:

General Education Core: 44 credits
Program Core: 40 credits
Electives: 36 credits

University Wide Requirements: A minimum of 120 earned credit hours, 30 credits at the 300 level or above, a minimum of 30 credits earned at Unity, and an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.