MA/MS in Computational Science

The Master of Science in data science is offered by the School of Computing. It is designed for students with a computing or engineering foundation who want to work with large datasets and analytical methods. Students holding a bachelor's in computer science or a related engineering field may enter in full standing. Graduates of mathematics, physics or other STEM programs with demonstrated quantitative and programming skills can be admitted conditionally. A 3.000 average is expected, and applicants whose degree is from outside the United States submit GRE General Test scores. Entering students should already have studied coding, linear algebra, probability and data structures, and any gaps are best closed before graduate study begins. Core courses cover perspectives on data science, business analytics and a capstone project, supplemented by elective courses.