Data Science
The Data Science program was created as a strategic response to the digital transformations reshaping every sectors of society, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence. It addresses the growing demand for professionals capable of handling large volumes of data and extracting relevant information from them, with applications spanning healthcare, industry, education, public policy, and more.
Offering an interdisciplinary, hands-on, and up-to-date curriculum, the program integrates mathematics, statistics, computer science, and the humanities, making it highly responsive to the challenges of the contemporary world.
Aligned with national higher education guidelines, the program adopts active learning methodologies, integrates community outreach, and encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. It is the result of a partnership between the Department of Information Science (CIN) and the Department of Knowledge Engineering (DEGC), providing students with a solid foundation in both technical and conceptual aspects.
With a five-semester duration and a strong focus on employability, the program opens pathways for students seeking a quicker transition into the job market—without compromising critical thinking or civic engagement.
By preparing technologists with expertise in data science and data engineering, the program contributes directly to institutional goals of promoting sustainable development, digital transformation, and broader access to quality higher education.
In addition, the program is closely connected to Santa Catarina’s innovation ecosystem, particularly through collaboration with organizations such as the Santa Catarina Technology Association (ACATE).
| Program Length: 5 semesters (2.5 years) |
| Website: cienciadedados.ufsc.br |
| Classes held in the afternoon and evening. |
