Overview
The Internet, social media, and mobile technology have led to an explosion of information production and gathering. From public health to energy policy, financial markets to voting rights, big data promises to revolutionize how we understand the world. Yet the full potential of big data has not been completely imagined or understood.
This technically driven, industry-oriented Data Science and Analytics program from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) explores this potential, equipping you with enhanced analytical and managerial tools to become a leader in this burgeoning technological field. You will learn data mining, specialized programming, and other computational skills to understand how data can be used to solve problems affecting society, working with distinguished faculty who have impressive careers as IS&T scholars and practitioners.
Program Highlights
- Well-equipped research clinics and laboratories enable you to work directly on applied and academic research, including the Data Science Lab, IDEA Lab, Intelligent Systems Lab, and more.
- Our GIS Club convenes students and professionals interested in geographic information systems (GIS) and informs the local community about the latest GIS workshops and conferences.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Data Analytics & Information Visualization
- Knowledge Discovery & Data Mining
- CS Insights via Python Programming
- Data Mining Practicum
- Data Analytical Tools, Technologies & Applications Across the Disciplines
- Databases
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Intelligence & Analytics Data Science & Big Data View 512 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Claremont
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Financing
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Funding
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