Overview

Data speaks volumes. From predicting market trends to unraveling genetic codes, from optimizing supply chains to personalizing healthcare – the language of data is reshaping our world. As businesses and institutions harness the power of information, a new breed of professionals is emerging: data scientists, the interpreters of this universal digital language. These are the innovators who transform raw data into groundbreaking insights, driving decisions that impact millions and innovations that define industries.

By blending rigorous academic study with hands-on, real-world applications, the Data Science program from Houston Christian University prepares graduates not just to navigate the data-driven landscape, but to shape it.

HCU’s Unique Ethical Stewardship Training

What sets HCU’s MSDS program apart is its unique fusion of technical expertise and ethical considerations, all viewed through a Christian perspective. In a landscape where data ethics and privacy concerns are increasingly critical, our graduates emerge not only as skilled data scientists but as responsible stewards of information.

You’ll be prepared to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and make data-driven decisions that can positively impact businesses, communities, and society at large. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to specialize in this high-demand field, or a working professional seeking to pivot your career, HCU’s Master of Science in Data Science provides the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to thrive in the data-centric future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for Data Science
Machine Learning
Data Mining and Visualization
Big Data Analytics
Python Programming
R Programming
Data Ethics and Privacy

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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6 start dates per year

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or an accredited Bachelor’s degree with a certification in a similar field of study such as Google, IBM, or Microsoft certificate.
Bachelor’s degree must contain:
College-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
College-level Statistics course with a grade of C or higher.
3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA for conditional acceptance (where students must achieve a 3.0 GPS in the first nine credit hours for the program).
For International Students:
Successful completion of the English Proficiency Test.
FTE (Foreign Transcript Evaluation of Bachelor’s degree transcript).

Tuition Fees

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20460 USD / full

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Out-of-State

20460 USD / full

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20460 USD / full

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Additional Details

International Fee $75 per semester

Funding

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Overview

HCU’s Unique Ethical Stewardship Training

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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