Data Science Immersive

Made With — and for — Top Employers

Data science has topped LinkedIn’s Emerging Jobs Report for three years running. Capitalise on demand with a program that's primed for industry relevance. Our curriculum is guided by the Data Science Standards Board — a group of data executives from companies like Bloomberg and Nielsen.

Gain a Well-Rounded Technical Foundation

Get hands-on with the skills you need to derive value from complex data. Dive into Python, data analysis, and statistical modeling. Then, branch into machine learning with algorithms of increasing complexity, from decision trees and random forests to natural language processing and neural networks.

Put Predictive Modeling Techniques Into Practice

Tackle five projects, compiling a professional-grade portfolio of compelling stakeholder presentations and data visualisations. For your capstone, you’ll put machine-learning models into production to address a real-world data challenge.

From Full-Time Student to Full-Time Employment

Land a full-time role as Data Analyst or Data Scientist

According to GA's 2018/19 Outcomes Report, 91.4% of full-time General Assembly graduates who complete our Career Services program got a job in their field of study within 180 days of graduation.

General Assembly’s full-time Immersive programs in web development, user experience (UX) design, and data science are rigorous, career-driven courses designed to propel each student — no matter their experience level at entry — into an exciting new career. 

Developed by industry experts and tailored to meet the demanding needs at top employers worldwide, GA’s Immersive courses position candidates for professional success. In addition to learning from and collaborating with experts, mentors, and local leaders in the classroom, Immersive students receive dedicated career support to help them achieve their goals.

Thousands of companies have hired GA graduates. Our career coaches work one-on-one with students and graduates to ensure they have tools and strategies to secure a successful outcome in their job search.

Here’s how we prepare students.

• A Dedicated Career Coach. This accountability partner helps keep your professional goals and job search on track, before and after graduation.
• Job-Search Prep. Delve into career development workshops in resume writing, networking, and more. Receive in-depth interview training, negotiation tactics, self-branding advice, and job search check-ins with your coach.
• Real-World Learning. Get an intimate, inside look at leading companies in the field through case studies from real businesses and insightful talks featuring industry pros.
• Partner & Networking Opportunities. Connect with GA grads at our alumni community meetups and meet local employers — from hot startups to Fortune 500 companies — at exclusive events and showcases with GA’s hiring partners.

Pre-Work: 12 Hours of Online Tutorials

Unit 1: Data Science Fundamentals

Unit 2: Exploratory Data Analysis

Unit 3: Classical Statistical Modeling

Unit 4: Machine Learning Models

Unit 5: Advanced Topics and Trends