MS in Computational and Applied Data Science

The data science market is growing at a rapid rate. Institutions ranging from healthcare to finance, government, and research are looking to hire data scientists. The Computational and Applied Data Science Master of Science program, offered by the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, provides opportunities for focused study in Data Science. Students will learn foundational and advanced techniques for data capture and cleaning, data warehousing and staging, data modeling and analytics, and data visualization. The program features a multidisciplinary curriculum that builds on the foundations of computer science, statistics, and database management, with real-world "Big Data" applications in bio-, eco-, and health-informatics.

A Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field.Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.