To conduct advanced research in data mining and knowledge discovery for business, government and scientific needs.

To support graduate academic program in data mining and knowledge discovery.

To better equip students for the workplace by providing training in different aspects of the data mining cycle.

To help businesses and government agencies understand the concepts and advantages of data mining by conduction proof-of-performance data mining projects.

To be a clearinghouse for advanced data mining technologies by providing an objective comparison of the strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities of different tools and technologies.

To provide training for industry management and practioners in data mining.