Master of Science in Data Science

The MSDS degree is a professional master’s program designed for students who want to begin or advance their careers in data science. The program is available full-time or part-time. Classes begin every fall quarter and meet in the evenings on the University of Washington campus. The industry-relevant curriculum gives you the skills to extract valuable insights from big data. In this program, you will learn expertise in statistical modeling, data management, machine learning, data visualization, software engineering, research design, data ethics, and user experience to meet the growing needs of industry, not-for-profits, government agencies, and other organizations.

Applicants are required to have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent from an international institution. Applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA for the last two years of graded undergraduate and/or graduated study. This is the last 60 graded semester credits or the last 90 graded quarter credits at most US schools.