Master of Science - Data Science
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 34,860 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Tucson / USA
- Location
Program description
Data scientists analyze data sets and identify patterns by applying their in-depth mathematical and statistical expertise. Predictive models and other insights that can direct an organization's future decision-making are informed by the patterns. To successfully traverse the data-rich professional environments of the twenty-first century, the Master of Science in Data Science program teaches you how to gather, examine, manipulate, store, analyze, and present data. This program is offered entirely online through Arizona Online or in person at the University of Arizona's Tucson campus. Thanks to a relationship with Great Learning, it is also available globally.
Program structure
30 units are required for graduation.
CORE COURSES INFO
- Data Ethics
- Foundations of Data Science
- Data Mining and Recovery
- Data Analysis and Visualization
ELECTIVE COURSES Students have the choice of completing the MSDS alone or using sets of courses to attain one or more graduate certificates at the same time, such as the college’s Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Data Science. Any non-core courses with the INFO prefix or out-of-department courses are also considered electives. Choose 6 elective courses from these and other options (visit infosci.arizona.edu/msds for a more complete list of elective courses). I
- Computational Social Science
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Applied Cyberinfrastructure Concepts
- Data Warehousing and Analytics in the Cloud
- Data Science and Public Interests
- Applied Natural Language Processing
- Text Retrieval and Web Search
- Neural Networks
- Database Development and Management
- Science Information and Its Presentation
- Database Design in SQL
- Data Standards for the Semantic Web
EXPERIENTIAL COURSES
Complete a total of 3 units of either an internship or capstone project: I
- Internship
- Capstone Project
Price
Tuition Fee - 34,860 USD/year
Application Fee — 90 USD
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Requirements for applicants
- A bachelor’s degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree-seeking applicants
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience that demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical reasoning abilities
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience with math and programming, including data structures, analysis of algorithms, and linear algebra. Coursework and/or professional experience with calculus is encouraged but not required.
- Resume: Upload a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) as part of the online application in the ‘Supplemental Questions’ section.
- Statement of Purpose: Write a 750- to 1,000-word Statement of Purpose indicating why you are interested in the program and what skills and experience you have that will make you a successful candidate for the degree.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide email addresses and contact information for two recommenders in the ‘Letters of Recommendation’ section of the online application. The letters of recommendation must be received before the deadline for applications to be reviewed.
- Transcripts:
- Upload unofficial transcripts from ALL higher educational institutions attended as part of the online application. (Please note that unofficial transcripts are needed from each institution even if they are listed on the final transcript where the degree was issued.)
- Official e-transcripts can be sent to transcripts@grad.arizona.edu directly from the institution. Official transcripts can be requested after the graduate college has provided requirements in their letter once admittance has occurred.
- A GRE is not required. You may still submit one if you choose to.
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS composite score of 7.0
About the university
With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.
The mission
We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.
The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.
Key Rankings:
- #95 Top World University (CWUR 2023)
- #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)
- Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)
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