Master of Science in Data Science

Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics' Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) is designed for students with or without a bachelor’s degree in Data Science. The flexible curriculum seamlessly accommodates tech professionals looking for advanced training as well as professionals in other areas who wish to enhance their professional roles with data science skills.Graduates of the MS in Data Science program collect, manage and analyze massive, “noisy,” and fast-growing datasets, leading to unique discoveries, insights, and value for a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance andor business operations.For students with a technical background: You will choose from courses that provide practically focused, yet technically rigorous, training in machine learning, data-intensive computing, large-scale data management, algorithmic and data ethics, data visualization and cognitive systems.For students without a technical background: You will learn how to manage and leverage data assets for real-world decision making and problem solving, modeling and related activities. The plan of study provides you with a comprehensive overview of applied data science topics, including data organization and stewardship, mining, retrieval, visualization and analytics.Time-to-Degree - 1.5 years (FT); 2.5 years (PT)Term Starts - Fall, Winter

A completed application for the online format or oncampus formatA fouryear bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution Please note Those without a prior degree or sufficient work experience in Computer Science Software Engineering or Math plus programming may have to take additional prerequisites before pursuing advanced computer science coursesA GPA of 3.0 or higher in a completed degree program bachelors degree or above Official final transcripts from ALL CollegesUniversities attended Please note For students who have attended an institution outside of the US it is highly recommended to submit a NACES approved coursebycourse transcript evaluation ie WES for expedited review of your application This approved evaluation will take the place of the transcript requirement to complete your applicationGraduate Record Examination GRE Scores are not requiredOne letter of recommendation required two recommended academic professional or bothEssay Statement of Purpose In approximately 500 words describe what professional goals you hope to achieve how an advanced degree facilitates that success and anything else you want the Admissions Review Board to know about youCurrent Resume