Master of Data Science

The University of Guelph launched a Master of Data Science program in response to the growing and anticipated need for top-tier data scientists in Canada. You can expect to gain a diverse and comprehensive understanding of data mining; data warehousing and database management; extraction, transformation, and loading ETL; machine learning; artificial intelligence AI; statistical modelling; scripting; and data visualization. Youll build your skills through practical experience via written assignments, oral presentations, case studies, applied course projects and group work. Youll also have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of your work from the program, a valuable showcase in demand by tech employersThe Master of Data Science may be completed on a full- or part-time basis,allowing students greater flexibility during their degree. Students are expected to complete the program in three to six semestersReasons to Choose the MDSAs a graduate, you will: Be poised to fill one of 305,000 digital talent job openings in Canada, Enter a field in which Canada invests billions of dollars each year, Have the skills to build a career in one of North Americas top 15 digital jobs.