Master of Science in Data Science

With the exponential growth of big data, companies across various industries are looking for data scientists to inform data-driven ideas and methods for growth. Data scientists extract knowledge from data using a combination of skills from computing, mathematics and statistics, to drive organizational decision-making. At Seton Hall, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is training the next generation of data scientists to address this tremendous need.A 30-credit, hybrid program, the STEM-designated M.S. in Data Science integrates skills from computer science, mathematics, statistics and applications to leverage the knowledge embedded in data into its curriculum. The data science programs are designed for students who have completed undergraduate degrees in science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics or economics. Students take courses both on-campus and online.Students learn cutting-edge techniques in data science courses to analyze data from data mining, machine learning, data visualization and cloud computing. Our data science master's program provides a rigorous curriculum that trains in practical skills needed for internships and full-time employment as data scientists.

Applicants must submit the following materials (please note that an application will not be reviewed until all required materials have been submitted):Completed Graduate Application with FeeResumePersonal StatementThree Letters of RecommendationTranscript(s)Applicants must have completed undergraduate mathematics through the level of Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra and Statistics.