MA/MS in Data Science

The Data Science master's degree at the University of Memphis rests on required core courses plus electives organized into thematic clusters. Students pick one cluster and complete a minimum number of elective credits within it. There are multiple ways to finish the degree: a thesis, a capstone project course, or an independent study. Starting in fall 2024, an elective from one of the plan's clusters can stand in for the earlier master's project requirement. Most credits must come from advanced courses numbered 7000 or above. Only a small allowance of hours spent on internships, projects, theses or independent study counts toward graduation, and students need to maintain a minimum GPA throughout their studies. Prospective students can consult the admission requirements page before they apply.