The Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence curriculum guides students through a four-year progression from foundational skills to professional independence. In the first two years, all students follow the same path, working on real-world projects sourced from external clients—projects are scoped and structured by faculty to support guided learning for larger groups. In years three and four, students take the lead: they work in smaller teams, define the problem themselves in consultation with the client, and deliver end-to-end solutions. This growing autonomy prepares students to operate confidently in real-world settings as data professionals.