Explore ODU's Dynamic Interdisciplinary Schools

The interdisciplinary Schools is the home for ODU's new collaborative, cross-cutting schools.

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School of Cybersecurity
With a strong focus on academic rigor, strategic partnerships, and civic engagement, the School of Cybersecurity equips students to tackle the ever-evolving challenges in the realm of cybersecurity. ODU's commitment to shaping ethical and skilled cybersecurity professionals extends to enriching the local community and the broader nation.
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School of Data Science
Partnering with regional institutions like Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory and NASA Langley Research Center, the School of Data Science provides cutting-edge interdisciplinary programs. These programs empower students with the skills to analyze and interpret complex data, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
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School of Supply Chain, Logistics & Maritime Operations
The ODU School of Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Operations supports ODU's mission to provide undergraduate and graduate education in supply chain and maritime operations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation.
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IRP 1, Suite 303
Norfolk, VA 23508

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Dean's Welcome Message

Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Schools! This new organization houses the School of Cybersecurity, the School of Data Science, and the School of Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Operations. Our Cybersecurity programs provide the necessary skills to protect computer systems, networks, and online data from attack and compromise. Our Data Science programs teach students how to use data for identifying trends and patterns, solving problems, and communicating results. Our new Major in Supply Chain and Maritime Logistics was designed to prepare graduates to meet the needs of employers in the maritime and supply chain industries. These programs provide skilled graduates that meet the needs of our industry neighbors here in Hampton Roads, across Virginia, and throughout the US.

Our faculty conduct cutting edge research in high demand areas, often in collaboration with other scientists and engineers from across the university and with our local partners, such as NASA Langley Research Center and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLAB), among others. The Interdisciplinary Schools maintains organizational relationships to the Institute for Design Thinking and Leadership Development, the Virginia Beach Data Science Institute, and the Coastal Virginia Node of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (COVA CCI), as well as the Maritime Consortium. These institutes provide additional opportunities for both faculty research as well as student internships and capstone projects. I invite you to visit our websites and then join us in one of our degree or certificate programs!

Holly A. H. Handley, Ph.D., P.E.
Interim Dean, The Interdisciplinary Schools