At Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, MA/MS in Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence is offered as a master's degree in Data Science & Analytics programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Data Science & Analytics
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This joint program between Carleton University's Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering and Design spans four academic units and leads to one of several master's credentials -- Master of Applied Science, Master of Computer Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Information Technology, or Master of Science -- depending on the student's chosen specialization. It focuses on the technical side of data science, covering data mining, statistical methods, machine learning, data analytics platforms, and software systems, with research spanning statistics, artificial-intelligence methods, and software engineering. The program runs full-time over two years, delivered in person in Ottawa, with Fall-term admission and a January 10 application deadline. It suits students seeking advanced, research-oriented training that bridges statistics, computer science, and engineering, ahead of doctoral study or careers in data science, analytics, or applied AI.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Carleton's Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence program admits for the Fall term, with an application deadline of January 10, and leads to one of several degree designations depending on specialization and home academic unit. As with other Carleton graduate programs, applicants whose prior education was not in English must meet the university's English-language proficiency standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (minimum 22 writing/speaking, 20 reading/listening; for tests before 21 January 2026), Duolingo English Test 120 (minimum 110 writing/reading/speaking, 105 listening), Pearson PTE Academic 55 (minimum 47 per skill), CAEL 70 (minimum 60 per band), or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (minimum 169 per component).
