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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

Mar
23

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference

7AM — 5PM
Popp Martin Student Union

The Charlotte Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference is an event hosted and sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s School of Data…

Mar
23

Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference

7AM — 5PM
Popp Martin Student Union

The Charlotte Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference is an event hosted and sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s School of Data…

Mar
26

Workshop: AI-Powered Networking for Data & Analytics Careers

12PM — 1AM
University Career Center, Career Center Classroom

The Technology | Data | Analytics Career Community invites you to a lunch-and-learn workshop with Adam Kicklighter, Senior Data Scientist…

Mar
26

Workshop: AI-Powered Networking for Data & Analytics Careers

12PM — 1AM
University Career Center, Career Center Classroom

The Technology | Data | Analytics Career Community invites you to a lunch-and-learn workshop with Adam Kicklighter, Senior Data Scientist…

Mar
28

CCI Open House

9:30AM — 12PM

Stay tuned for more details!

Mar
28

CCI Open House

9:30AM — 12PM

Stay tuned for more details!

Apr
07

Analytics in the Age of LLMs: How AI Is Changing…

4PM — 5PM

Company Description: Robinhood Markets, Inc. is an American financial services and technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that operates…

Apr
07

Analytics in the Age of LLMs: How AI Is Changing…

4PM — 5PM

Company Description: Robinhood Markets, Inc. is an American financial services and technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that operates…

Apr
09

Discovering the Forgotten Past: Multispectral Imaging and Cultural Heritage Recovery

1PM — 2PM
Popp Martin Student Union, 263

Texts, manuscripts, letters, and materials throughout history have faded, been erased, and suffered through war. How do we recover texts…

Apr
09

Discovering the Forgotten Past: Multispectral Imaging and Cultural Heritage Recovery

1PM — 2PM
Popp Martin Student Union, 263

Texts, manuscripts, letters, and materials throughout history have faded, been erased, and suffered through war. How do we recover texts…

Explore Official University Catalog

Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.