Overview
Graduates of the Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics and Data Science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will be trained in the data science process, machine learning, data visualization, statistical inference, algorithmic and computational thinking, experimental design, coding, ethics, and algorithmic accountability.
Key Features
Students will acquire competency in the following areas:
- Computational and statistical thinking.
- Mathematical foundations.
- Algorithms and software foundation.
- Data curation.
- Knowledge transference—communication and responsibility.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Linear Algebra
- Statistical Methods
- Data Mining and Warehousing
- Applied Database Systems
- Mathematical Statistics
- Time Series Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Rolling admission for national students.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 512 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 12 hours of upper-division mathematics or statistics course work.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-level Mathematics and/or Statistics courses.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Letter of Intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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