One of the most exciting aspects of pursuing an advanced degree in the study of data science is the breadth of career opportunities available upon graduation. From nonprofits to private banking, NYU’s Master of Data Science program not only gives its students the knowledge and tools to begin a career in the world of data science, our program also gives students the connections and access to top companies looking to hire the next generation of data scientists. Our career information sessions with HR representatives from companies such as Apple, Intel, American Express, Capital One, allow students to see how their personal interests can be combined with their knowledge of data science to find a post-graduation job to fit their personal and career goals.
The United States Government is one of the top employers of graduates in the field of data science, and this past fall, we welcomed The New York Fire Department and the Central Intelligence Agency to come and talk with out students. From national security initiatives to ensuring safety in our local communities, data scientists are helping the United States government serve its citizens through cost-saving measures, increased efficiency, and more accurate outcomes. The public sector is one of the fastest growing opportunities for young data scientists, as an increasing amount of public funding becomes available to make way for data science opportunities in both local and national governmental organizations.
Finance has often been characterized as a field dominated by luck and insider knowledge. Innovations in data science are finally beginning to take the guesswork out of the financial markets, and the result is an increased demand for business savvy data science students. Like any industry, finance has a wide breadth of specializations and work environments, from Wall Street banking firms, to cutting edge venture capital groups. This past fall, CDS welcomed several financial sector leaders, from traditional banking organizations like JP Morgan/Chase, and American Express, to cutting edge venture capital firms such as Blumberg Capital, and the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock. These firms all specialize in different aspects of the financial market, but are united in their need for data scientists to help them pioneer new data collection methods and modes of analysis.
And what would data science be without traditional technology firms. At the Center for Data Science, we continue to use our partnerships within the larger tech community to welcome industry leaders to discuss career opportunities with our students. From Apple to Intel, traditional technology companies have been innovators and proponents within the field of Data Science, and are one of the biggest opportunities for CDS students upon graduation.
You can find a full list of our career information sessions from the Fall 2015 semester below:
1. Tek Systems
2. Medidata
3. Blumberg
4. Trade Desk
5. Pymetrics
6. NGDATA
7. Audible
8. Nielsen
9. BetterWorks
10. JP Morgan/Chase
11. FDNY
12. Socure
13. IBX Blue Cross
14. Sigmod Labs
15. Verisk
16. New York Life Insurance
17. Noodle
18. Apple
19. American Express
20. Intel
21. Capital One
22. Tresata
23. BlackRock
24. Bombora