Overview
The Data Science at The City University of New York program’s learning objectives and demanding, hands-on courses are designed around employer needs.
What you'll study
Throughout their time in the program, students build portfolios of increasingly complex projects using popular programming languages such as R and Python, which mirror the current experience and demands of the IT workplace.
Students build predictive and prescriptive models, practice giving presentations, and review each other’s work in a convenient online setting, ensuring that they are equipped with the expertise most valued in today’s marketplace. The MS in Data Science program culminates with a capstone project that represents highly sophisticated, but practical, solutions to address real world problems.
Learning outcomes
Additionally, the program’s faculty at The City University of New York comprise committed and engaged technology practitioners who are experts in their fields. They invest time in building courses on the use of open source best-practice tools that satisfy high employer demands for quality programming and use of advanced techniques.
Career opportunities
The MS in Data Science program prepares graduates for a variety of technical and managerial positions, such as data scientist, business intelligence analyst, knowledge, and informatics engineer, data analyst, data mining engineer, and data warehousing manager.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Programming Techniques
- Fundamentals of Computational Mathematics
- Statistics and Probability for Data Analytics
- Data Acquisition and Management
- Knowledge and Visual Analytics
- Business Analytics and Data Mining
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Statistics Business Intelligence & Analytics Data Science & Big Data View 475 other Masters in Business Intelligence & Analytics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants are required to write a personal statement, upload a resume, and provide two letters of recommendation. An individual interview may be necessary.
Tuition Fee
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International
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.
Resident:
- Full-time - $5,545/semester
- Part-time - $470/credit
Living costs for New York City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.