The School of Business and Data Science
The School of Business and Data Science is dedicated to fostering the next generation of visionary leaders, innovators, and problem solvers in the rapidly evolving fields of business, mathematics, computer science, and data science. Our mission is to provide a transformative educational experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
Departments
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Meet the Dean
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the School of Business and Data Science at Converse University. Rapid technological advances and the consequential rise of a data-driven society have changed the landscape of today’s society and workforce. There is a great and growing need for college graduates both trained in the liberal arts and quantitative expertise. Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to become quantitatively savvy humanists, empowering them to become transformative leaders in business, the mathematical sciences, and their communities.
Launched in 2023, this school houses the disciplines of Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, and Mathematics. In each of these fields, we value critical thinking and writing, professionalism, innovation, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. Our school boasts a team of award-winning faculty who are relentlessly focused on fostering an environment where students can sharpen these skills. We build upon Converse’s strong liberal arts foundation with interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships with industry and the surrounding community, study-travel, and experiential learning.
In the School of Business and Data Science, we ensure our graduates display a unique combination of hard and soft skills that enable them to See Clearly, Decide Wisely, and Act Justly. Our faculty will serve as guides and mentors as you tackle challenging technical content and build professional networks alongside your fellow students. Whether you plan to continue on to a career in industry or to a graduate program, the training you receive in our school will lay the groundwork for your future success.
In our school, you will find a tight-knit community committed to your personal, academic, and professional achievement. Join us! I look forward to witnessing your journey at Converse and beyond.
Dr. Jessica Sorrells
Dean of the School of Business and Data Science, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Beyond the Classroom
Faculty & Students Present at Math Association Meeting
Converse faculty and students attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting in March 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Associate Professor of Mathematics and Dean of …
Building the Foundation for a Data-Driven Future
Written by Amanda Mathis Since moving to Spartanburg, SC, and joining the Converse University faculty in 2015, Dr. Jessica Sorrells has significantly impacted the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, …
Converse Attends Mathematics Meeting in San Francisco
Dr. Amanda Mangum, Sydney Wilson ’24 and Ryleigh Henderson ’24 (Nisbet Honors) attended the world’s most extensive mathematics gathering, the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco. More than 5100 people …
Academic Programs Added to Meet Student Demand
Dedicated to remaining relentlessly student-centered, Converse has developed new and exciting programs to better align with student demand and workforce needs, and to maximize growth opportunities. This year, the University …