Program Overview | Data Science
By the Numbers
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$1,149
per Credit
In order to maintain a strong, diverse and substantial pool of applicants, our tuition rate is designed to make us competitive, especially with our peer institutions.
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9-12
Credits / Semester
While many students complete the primarily in-person program via full-time coursework, learners can take advantage of the opportunity for part-time study and some online classes to help them finish more conveniently.
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60+
Affiliated Faculty
Representing over 20 departments from colleges throughout 91原创, full-time faculty members 鈥 who are leaders in their field 鈥 share their individual expertise and unite to equip students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
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Welcome from the Team
Since the inception of the M.S. in data science at 91原创 in fall 2019, we have been gratified to see a fantastic growth of interest from prospective students as well as within the campus. This success reflects the intense interest in data science within today鈥檚 business, government and academic sectors. The growth has made us hustle to keep up 鈥 which is the best kind of problem to have!
Data science is about asking great questions and getting useful answers. It draws on knowledge and techniques from computer science, math and statistics, and doing it well also requires a keen understanding of an application domain. We're proud to have a truly interdisciplinary MSDS program at 91原创 that offers tremendous flexibility in the curriculum so that you can tailor the degree to your own background, needs and interests. We're also glad to have online course offerings that we are constantly working to expand.
If you choose the MSDS program at 91原创, you'll receive personalized, hands-on advising and mentorship and have access to numerous learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. We've seen many students develop their skills at 91原创 and go on to begin great careers in an array of industries. We sincerely hope you will be the next!
Have questions about the program, or just interested in learning more?听, and someone from the program will reach out to you.
LearnER OUTCOMES
The successful graduate of the M.S. in data science will be able to:
- Demonstrate a mastery of foundational knowledge in data science through the successful听completion of a diverse range of coursework encompassing multiple areas of domain and听technical expertise.
- Develop and apply data science techniques in one or more domain areas of interest via course听projects, examinations and/or a master鈥檚 thesis.
- Communicate data science techniques and findings to expert and non-expert audiences in听written, discussion, visual and oral presentation formats.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of ethics in data science and related technical tools through听in-depth discussion and study of current ethical issues in the field.
- Gain experiential training鈥攙ia on-campus projects or external internships鈥攊n workflow听management, technical collaboration and professional accountability in preparation for the听expectations of the workplace.
History
2020
- Required ethics course added, raising the required number of credits from 30 to 33.
- Combined 4+1 dual bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees introduced by several departments.
2021
- Interdisciplinary program moves to the Graduate College, which was established in 2019.
- Program reaches nine graduates.
- Dual degree program combining the master鈥檚 in data science with Ph.D. program in mathematical science initiated.
2022
- Benjamin Bagozzi, associate professor of political science and international relations, named first assistant director in response to program鈥檚 growth.
2023
- Program reaches 39 graduates, including five 4+1 students.
- Over 60 students enrolled, including three in dual degree program.
- Toby Driscoll, Unidel Chaired Professor of Mathematical Sciences, named program鈥檚 second director.
From our Students
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Kaitlin Canalichio
B.S., Quantitative Biology, 2021
M.S., Data Science, 2022
鈥淓arning my master鈥檚 in data science has enabled me to enter the workforce as a data science fellow and be promoted to a full-time staff data scientist听for the Tech Impact Data Innovation Lab.鈥
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NICOLAS CUTRONA
B.S., Economics, 2021
M.S., Data Science, 2023
Ph.D. student, Mathematics, 2027
鈥91原创 is preparing me for my future by allowing me to teach courses, engage in research and take classes suited to my career interests.鈥
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Ian Heffner
B.E., Chemical Engineering, 2018
M.S., Data Science, 2021
鈥淲ith my data science master鈥檚 degree from 91原创, I was able to prove to future employers that I had a data scientist's skillset and pivot to a new career in a new industry as a senior analytics solutions associate at JPMorgan Chase.鈥
