Master of Science in Data Science at American University

The University of Rochester's Master of Science (MS) in Data Science program offers students a solid foundation in the theories and applications of data science and is recognized by New York State. The 30-credit program can be finished in two to three semesters of full-time study and is intended for students with a background in any area of science, engineering, mathematics, or business.

Course Curriculum

The core module for the MS in Data Science program consists of the following:

First year

1) Foundations of Data Science and Analytics; 

2) Applied Data Science I

3) Data Science and Software Engineering

4) Design and implementation of databases

5. Useful Statistics

6) Software Development

Second year

1) Applied Data Science II

Course Highlights

Admission Requirements

Exams

• TOEFL Score: 88
• IELTS Score: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 60 

Documents/Prerequisite

• Submit certified copies of your transcripts
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or an equivalent) is advised
• Submit a recent curriculum vitae or CV
• Submit a declaration of your educational goals
• Submit two letters of support
• Submit results of English language tests