Data science is one of the fastest-growing interdisciplinary fields of work globally, with governments and organizations increasingly recognizing the benefits of analytical data and data science results for their development, growth, and ability to innovate to meet the needs of their clients and internal resources.
SAS – the leader in analytics software and services – is striving to address the shortfall through a range of initiatives. In an effort to deliver world-class data science and advanced analytics skills, SAS currently engages more than 4,000 worldwide universities through its SAS Global Academic Programs.
The latest collaboration with the American University of Science & Technology (AUST) in Beirut, a pioneer in the adoption and use of technology to enable quality education in Lebanon. AUST is the first in Lebanon to launch a Business Analytics and a Data Science academic programs, both at the undergraduate BS level, as well as at the graduate level.