Richardson , Texas , United States
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Overview
Graduates in the Social Data Analytics and Research program at University of Texas at Dallas acquire proficiency in:
- Social science research design and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Quantitative and qualitative data discovery and analysis methods, including understanding and analyzing large data sets.
- Harnessing capabilities to help government, nonprofit and private sector organizations as they address pressing societal issues on both local and global scales.
- Interpreting core theories and philosophical dimensions of social science practice, and promoting ethical use of social science methodologies.
- Justifying the importance of applied social science in helping to shape public policy and action.
- Building successful career paths in diverse fields that rely upon social data analytics and research.
Career Options
Graduates seek varied positions, including: data analyst/scientist, data mining specialist, database manager, statistician, program evaluation analyst, decision support analyst, research analyst, opinion polling statistician, community intelligence expert and information resource analyst.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Methods of Data Collection and Production
- Research Practice in the Social Sciences
- Research Design
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Data Science & Big Data View 220 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of English proficiency.
- GRE or GMAT score.
- Completed UT Dallas graduate application.
- Application fee.
- $50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee.
- Diplomas and/or degree certificates. Upload scanned copies with certified English translations by the appropriate academic institution or government agency.
- All college/university transcripts or mark sheets.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Certified translation of non-English documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
18856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9428 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
18856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9428 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10542 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5271 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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