The new data science programs are characterized by the following:
■ Less time yet more intensive
■ Delivery on line or hybrid
■ Focused on applied modern technology
■ Can be sponsored by corporations that are forward thinking and doing businesses with smaller universities
■ No longer include knowledge silos
■ Include highly compact, well-summarized training material, pointing to selected free online resources as necessary
■ No need for PhD programs with apprenticeships
■ Are open to everyone
■ Are even more rigorous than existing traditional programs
■ Have course material that is updated frequently with new findings and approaches
