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Data Science, Ph.D.

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Program Overview

Welcome to the Data Science Ph.D. program, offered by the School of Data Science at UNC Charlotte.  The field of data science has evolved dramatically in the past decade, propelled by the latest advances in artificial intelligence and the ever-changing needs for data management and analytics in industry.  Keeping pace with these advances requires scholars and practitioners who are rigorously trained and ethically grounded, and who are equipped with the skills needed to work collaboratively across domains to find innovative solutions for society’s toughest challenges.

Data Science, Ph.D. at a Glance

Delivery
On-Campus
Credit Hours
74
Advanced standing option available
Admits
Fall 2025

Events

Feb
10

The Power of Being a Consultant

4PM — 5PM
Dubois Center, UNC Charlotte, 320 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Dubois 801

This presentation explores the dynamic world of consulting, contrasting it with the experience of working directly within a single industry…

Feb
10

The Power of Being a Consultant

4PM — 5PM
Dubois Center, UNC Charlotte, 320 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, Dubois 801

This presentation explores the dynamic world of consulting, contrasting it with the experience of working directly within a single industry…

Feb
17

Agentic Coding for Modern Analytics: Upskilling Faster with AI Teammates

4PM — 5PM

Data analytics is accelerating, and the biggest shift is agentic coding—AI that works with you like a real project partner….

Feb
17

Agentic Coding for Modern Analytics: Upskilling Faster with AI Teammates

4PM — 5PM

Data analytics is accelerating, and the biggest shift is agentic coding—AI that works with you like a real project partner….

Feb
18

DSBA and HIA Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

9AM — 10AM

Join this hour-long virtual session for the opportunity to connect with the School of Data Science staff and learn more…

Feb
18

DSBA and HIA Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

9AM — 10AM

Join this hour-long virtual session for the opportunity to connect with the School of Data Science staff and learn more…

Feb
20

From Events to Outcomes – An Application Analytics Datathon (Day…

4PM — 5:30PM

Modern applications generate massive streams of event data—but which user actions truly matter? Join this interdisciplinary datathon to analyze a…

Feb
20

From Events to Outcomes – An Application Analytics Datathon (Day…

4PM — 5:30PM

Modern applications generate massive streams of event data—but which user actions truly matter? Join this interdisciplinary datathon to analyze a…

Feb
24

Building Trustworthy and Explainable AI Systems

4PM — 5PM

This session explores the growing need for explainability in modern AI systems and the critical role of trustworthiness in developing…

Feb
24

Building Trustworthy and Explainable AI Systems

4PM — 5PM

This session explores the growing need for explainability in modern AI systems and the critical role of trustworthiness in developing…

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