Master of Science in Data Science

Explore data-driven methods and tackle problems with evidence-based solutions. UNT's Data Science master's is designed to address the current market needs for highly skilled data science and data analytics professionals. The program is designed to help graduates gain skills and experiences in designing, implementing and transforming data sets into actionable knowledge. It provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to develop competencies in managing data science and analytics projects and work with data analytics tools and technologies. The program will help educate a new generation of information professionals capable of taking a leadership role through connecting the dots and using data to support strategic initiatives within an organization.

The Master of Science with a major in Data Science is designed to address the current market needs for highly skilled data science and data analytics professionals. The program is designed to help graduates gain skills and experiences in designing, implementing and transforming data sets into actionable knowledge. It provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to develop competencies in managing data science and analytics projects and work with data analytics tools and technologies. The program will help educate a new generation of information professionals capable of taking the leadership role through connecting the dots and using data to support strategic initiatives within the organization.

The degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours for a total of 12 courses. Students will take 3 core courses that will help provide a foundation for data science and data analytics, 5 courses of guided electives that focus on advanced topics in data science and analytics and 3 general electives. A 3-credit hour practicum/internship or a research project is also required to help put what you have learned into practice.

Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized accreditation, its equivalent credential from a foreign institution, or a three-year bachelor’s degree that meets the vetting criteria of a reputable agency, are eligible to apply for admission to UNT graduate study;

Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79; Minimum IELTS score is 6.0; Minimum PTE score is 53.

The Fall 2020 Application deadline for International applicants is June 15, 2020.