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Make a measurable impact as a data scientist, a top-five Glassdoor job for the last five years in a row.Footnote 3
Earn your MS in Applied Data Science online and be the one your organization turns to for data insights.
The online MS in Applied Data Science curriculum combines methodologies and practices from the fields of information science and business. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Whitman School of Management; learners engage in a unique experience that explores the impact data science has on business. Choose between three tracks to specialize your degree and reach your professional goals:
Delve deeper into the business applications of data science.
Focus on unstructured language data.
Explore data collection and data engineering.
Prospective students interested in this program can choose from four cohort start dates: January, April, July, and October. GRE scores are not required; however, if an applicant believes that their score will support their application, they are welcome to share their score in their application. To complete an application, you will need to submit:
Résumé
Official transcripts from all previous institutions
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Application fee
TOEFL scores (if applicable)
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