Bachelor of Science in Data Science and International Affairs

This combined degree offers both a strong data science foundation and an interdisciplinary understanding of global affairs and international issues. Youll study the collection, manipulation, storage, retrieval, and computational analysis of data in its various forms. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to work across national cultures in fields that relate to utilizing data to address complex regional and international issues.This combined degree offers both a strong data science foundation and an interdisciplinary understanding of global affairs and international issues. Students study the collection, manipulation, storage, retrieval, and computational analysis of data in its various forms, including numeric, textual, image, and video data from small to large volumes. Utilizing these skill sets allows students to address topics such as interstate relations (conflict, cooperation, hierarchies), civil society, transnational advocacy networks, global social movements, and state-society relations (democracy, authoritarianism, social justice and inequalities, citizenship). Upon graduation, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to work across national cultures in fields that relate to utilizing data to address complex regional and international issues.

All first-year applicants are required to submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Once your application is submitted and processed, you will be able to access your SRAR through the Application Status Check portal.
All high school transcripts must be sent directly to Northeastern by your high school by the application deadline. Any transcripts sent by you, your family or an independent educational consultant will not be accepted.
First-year applicants must provide a transcript which includes final grades from grades 9, 10, and 11 (or the international equivalents).
190 to 202 on either C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE)
130 to 145 on the Duolingo English Test (DET)
7.0 to 8.0 on the IELTS Academic
68 to 81 on the PTE Academic
99 to 112 on TOEFL Internet-Based Test (Northeastern will accept either the in-person iBT completed in a test center, or the online iBT Home Edition. Northeastern's TOEFL Code is 3667.)