About the course

The master's degree program in data science prepares you for leadership positions in data analytics, information management, and knowledge engineering. It is jointly offered by the departments of Computer Science in Engineering and Mathematics in Arts & Sciences. With a master's degree in data science, you will: develop skills in computer programming, statistics, data mining, machine learning, data analysis, and visualization be prepared to solve challenging problems involving large, diverse data sets from different application domains You will explore the rapidly emerging fields of data analytics and discovery informatics?which integrates mathematics and computer science for the quantification and manipulation of information from a cognate area of application (such as science, engineering, business, sociology, healthcare, planning).

　　The program is designed for:

　　professionals and organizational leaders who want to take on greater IT responsibilities

　　individuals who aspire to careers using computer information science to support decision-making

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2024	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2025	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2026	North Dartmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

The MS in Data Science is designed for individuals with career backgrounds or undergraduate degrees in business, engineering, computer science, physical/life/social sciences, mathematics, the liberal arts, and education who want to enhance their data analytics and information science skills and credentials.

　　Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist in assistantship decisions.

　　Official transcripts: from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not). Transcripts should show class rank if available. Minimum requirements for admission are a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0), although other evidence of professional competence can be considered for students who do not meet this criteria

　　Official GRE score: sent directly from ETS, copies/scans not accepted. Required except by those who are or are about to be graduates of the UMassD College of Engineering.

　　3 letters of recommendation: from persons in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from supervisors familiar with your recent job performance. BS/MS applicants are encouraged to include a recommendation from a department faculty member willing to advise their graduate research.

　　Resume.

　　Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree was not earned in an approved English language country must submit either the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 72 internet-based or 533 paper-based) or IELTS exam (minimum band score of 6.0)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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