Admissions Requirements

Degree Requirements

  • Ten courses must be completed within five years. Students are required to choose a Focus Area.
  • The curriculum consists of two core courses (6 credits), five required courses (15 credits), and three courses (9 credits) from the selected focus area of which at least two must be 700-level. 
  • Students with core or required course waivers may take up to two electives selected from other EP programs. Course selections outside of the lists of courses below are subject to advisor approval. Transfer courses will be considered electives. 
  • Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C–) can count toward the master’s degree. Any grade for a course lower than a C- will not be counted toward the degree.
  • Non-degree students in Data Science should consult with their ad­visor to determine which courses must be successfully completed before 600- or 700-level Data Science courses may be taken.

Course Planning and Search

Wondering what course to take when or which courses are required? Use these helpful course planning and course search tools to help map out your path to degree completion.

Academic Calendar

Find out when registration opens, classes start, transcript deadlines and more. Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.

Certificate in Data Science

If you are not quite ready to commit to a master's degree, consider pursuing a graduate certificate as an option. You can earn a certificate in 4 courses and be on your way to a master's degree. Or, if you already have a master's degree in data science or a closely related field, a post-master's certificate can broaden your expertise.

Looking to Study Full-Time?

Whether your goal is to become a data scientist with a focus on understanding consumer and market trends or provide insights and statistics about diseases in medicine, you will be prepared to tackle any data-driven problem with skill.