Overview
Programme details
The Data Science program of Rochester Institute of Technology encourages students to work with faculty experts in the field of data science, analytics, and infrastructure who provide hands-on experience solving real problems.
The curriculum includes opportunities for students to choose elective courses to pursue a variety of career paths within the broad field of data science and its various application areas. The program prepares students—regardless of their scientific, engineering, or business background—to pursue a career in data science.
The MS in data science is a collaborative program hosted by Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences and College of Science. You'll take courses that provide deep learning taught by RIT faculty who are experts in the field of data science. You’ll learn the skills that are recognized by employers for their real job relevance. The program is available both online and on-campus.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Data Science
- Software Engineering for Data Science
- Principles of Statistics
- Applied Data Science Directed Study
- Introduction to Data Science: Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 536 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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