Brock University’s Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics offer a new thesis-based degree entitled Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Data Science (ISDS). The jointly designed program targets the need for highly qualified scientists to tackle challenges in artificial intelligence & machine learning, integrated smart systems, modern software systems, statistical/mathematical modelling & analytics, and big data infrastructure. Graduates will proceed to research careers in academia, industry, government, and the  community. The Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Data Science will prepare students for leading careers in academia and industry. A unique and differentiating feature of the program is that graduates of the program will have the opportunity to obtain a deep understanding of a broad selection of topics in Artificial Intelligence, Smart Systems, Data Science, and Mathematical Methods of Complex Systems. They will focus their doctoral research on an area requiring the development of new scientific methods to solve complex, challenging problems. Each student will be a recognized member of the scientific community who is familiar with common research practices, such as the publication and review process, the grant application procedures, scientific event organization, and work in collaborative research environments.