Master of Science in Data Science

The program prepares students for advanced careers in data engineering, quantitative research, machine learning, and data analytics. The curriculum includes the mathematical and algorithmic knowledge and skills used in different aspects of data science, such as data science, data mining and visualization, statistical analysis and inference, and machine learning. The program provides a strong foundation in mathematical methods used in data science, including linear algebra, statistical inference, and optimization, as well as a wide range of applied topics in machine learning, data science, and data mining. Students will develop strong data analytics and computational skills. The program consists of 30 semester hours, out of which 18 semester hours are required courses in both math and applied data science courses and either 6 semester hours in elective courses with a master thesis for 6 semester hours or 9 semester hours in elective courses with a capstone project for 3 semester hours. The program can be finished in one academic year for full-time students or two academic years for part-time students.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA.The GRE score is required for international students who did not study before in the USA from an examination within the previous five years of the application date. For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL may be required unless waived by the program director or the Office of Graduate Admission, after having received evidence of English-language proficiency.All applications for admission are considered based on their own merits, with weight given to the strength of a student’s previous academic performance, scores obtained on the GRE, professional experiences indicating increasing levels of responsibility, and any other pertinent information which the candidate for admission may provide to the Committee on Admissions.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5