Dan Homan
Matt Miller
Debbie Boissy
What you’ll study as a data analytics major
As a data analytics major, you’ll organize and interpret vast amounts of information and use that data to create effective solutions for the world’s most urgent problems. You can expand knowledge, influence policy, and be a decision-maker across nearly every profession.
Build your core
Master fundamentals through practice-based data analytics courses supported by calculus, statistics, and computer science.
Choose your specialization
Connect your data analytics experience to your chosen field to learn how domain knowledge is crucial to solving real-world problems.
Apply your knowledge
Conduct research, take an internship, or connect with the local community, then create a resume-building senior capstone project.
Why is data analytics better at Denison?
Data analytics at Denison
Denison was among the first liberal arts colleges to launch a data analytics program. The program was rolled out in 2016. Today, data analytics is among our highest-demand and fastest-growing majors, and our graduates are in extraordinarily high demand.
Can I be a data analyst with a liberal arts degree?
Yes! At Denison, data analytics knowledge adds value to every academic discipline — and every career. You’ll be ready for a promising future in any field, including, but not limited to, business, law, health care, government agencies, and scientific research.
Project-based practicums
Work in teams to collect and analyze data as you work with clients from local nonprofits to international corporations. Develop exposure to policy-making, implement data-driven insights, interact with leaders and professionals, and gain presentation skills.
Jobs as a data analytics major
Data analytics majors find careers in every field. Recent graduates are analysts and consultants with the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3M, Deloitte, Dow, and Bloomberg.
Career communities
Data analytics majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Financial Services, Consulting, and Business and Technology, Data, and Science.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Take an internship (or two!) to explore careers related to data analytics and your chosen field. Recent data analytics majors have interned with Morningstar, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and with nonprofit organizations.
Study Abroad
Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
