Master’s of Science
in Data Science (MS)*
Master's of Science in Data Science (MS)
Learn to analyze complex data through various scientific methods. With a Master’s of Science in Data Science, students will have the opportunity to acquire, process, analyze, and present complex data. Data-driven careers continue to rise, with Data Scientist predicting a 28% increase in data science jobs by 2020. Data scientists are employed in range of industries including business, e-commerce, energy, entertainment, manufacturing, media, science, security, telecommunications, and politics.
The Master's of Science in Data Science program features:
- Your choice of five tracks: Applied Public Affairs, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Environmental Science or Microeconomic Analysis.
- Coursework focused on learning statistical methods and programming, regression, statistical machine learning, and political analysis.
- The offering of core courses such as Statistical Programming in R and Statistical Machine Learning.
- The beautiful location of Washington DC, offering internship and employment opportunities.
Accelerator Admission Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| IELTSTM | 6.5, no subscore below 5.5 | 6.0, no subscore below 5.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL® | 80, no subscore below 17 | 74, with at least one subscore below 20 | N/A |
| Available Entry* | Spring or Fall | Fall | Spring, Summer, or Fall |
Qualifying undergraduate degrees:
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Additional Requirements:
Introductory Statistics with passing grade
Sample Coursework
Below is a list of degree-related courses you might take during your Master’s Accelerator Program. Courses may change based on availability and your preferences.
- Statistical Methods
- Political Analysis
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Political Science
- Statistical Programming in R
- Data Science
- Regression
Progression Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits Earned Towards Degree | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Progression Into | Master’s degree program | Master’s degree program | Master’s Accelerator Program |
| Progression Requirements | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | Successful completion of the qualifying level in ELTA with a grade of B or higher in each course |