Overview
Use Data to Make a Difference
Through the rigorous curriculum of the Data Science program of Tufts University, you’ll be exposed to state-of-the-art ideas. You’ll also be fully immersed in data analysis principles, methods, and practices as you build the analytic expertise to guide high-level, data-driven decision-making and look for actionable insights that could make a difference in the world.
Administered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and featuring courses from both, along with the Department of Mathematics, the MSDS program is interdisciplinary in nature and forward-thinking in its approach. Students enrolled in the program benefit from collaborating with their peers and world-class faculty in project-based research and hands-on projects that allow them to apply their knowledge and hone their skills.
Is the Tufts Online MSDS Program Right for You?
In the online MS in Data Science program, you’ll build on your mathematical aptitude and learn to evaluate data to predict consequences, quantify risks, and avoid misinterpretations. In order to do so, you’ll develop your understanding, knowledge, and skills within the following areas of data science:
- Probabilistic Systems Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Big Data
- Data Infrastructure
- Data Analysis
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Science in Python
- Probabilistic Systems Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Reinforcement Learning
- Stochastic Processes, Detection, and Estimation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Previous coursework in upper-level mathematics, statistics, or data science with a strong GPA in those courses.
- Online application
- An $85 non-refundable application fee is required
- GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. institution
- Unofficial Transcripts of Your Post-Secondary Academic Record
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- A personal statement which details their reasons for wanting to pursue their Master of Science in Data Science online at Tufts. The personal statement should be limited to five pages (2,500 words)
- A résumé or CV must be provided. Include dates and overview of academic history, employment, academic honors, scholarships, publications, community involvement, volunteering, internships, and other activities
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores for Non-Native Speakers of English
Tuition Fee
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In-State
26475 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.
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Scholarships Information
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