As the first of its kind in the state of Texas, the school will further solidify San Antonio’s status as the largest information security hub outside of Washington, D.C.
UTSA is building the best data science program in the world. It will train the smartest students in the field and make them the hottest commodities in the workforce. We hope that as UTSA creates them, the biggest employers in the world will come to downtown San Antonio to recruit their IT workforces. The School of Data Science will bring thousands of the most innovative students, faculty and researchers together and will accelerate everything else in our downtown tech ecosystem.
Connected classrooms,
cutting-edge technology
UTSA’s School of Data Science will produce a new generation of technically advanced workers in an emerging, in-demand field.
Timeline
Fall 2018
UTSA launches SDS Initiative
Fall 2020
Construction begins
Spring 2023
Construction Completed
Academic & Research Opportunities
Under One Roof
Connecting and co-locating UTSA’s talent and resources in cyberscience, data science and data management into one powerful new school.
Answering The Call
UTSA’s School of Data Science answers the national call for a highly skilled workforce to fill growing needs in cybersecurity, data analytics, business intelligence and digital asset management. Collaboration across these distinct disciplines will foster radical innovation to address critical challenges. The school’s location in the heart of San Antonio will provide government, industry and community partners with access to UTSA’s nationally recognized programs and expertise.
Expanding Downtown
UTSA’s proposed School of Data Science will co-locate the university’s 70-plus faculty members in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data and analytics, and artificial intelligence under one highly collaborative roof. With a new facility housing classrooms, laboratories and research space, the school will support bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as certificate programs and other professional credential educational opportunities. A focus on connected classrooms and cutting-edge instructional technology will provide flexibility for course content delivery.
Featured News
UTSA to expand Downtown Campus
UTSA has received a $70 million commitment from UT System Board of Regents for construction of new facilities at its Downtown Campus for a proposed School of Data Science and the National Security Collaboration Center.
School of Data Science receives $15 million
Private gift —plus transfer of land parcels from city, county — would support construction of SDS and National Security Collaboration Center in downtown San Antonio.
Architect for School of Data Science selected
National architecture and engineering firm Jacobs, in partnership with Overland Partners of San Antonio, will lead the design of the building that will house the SDS.