Overview

Data scientists unlock new sources of economic value, provide fresh insights into science, and inform decision makers by analyzing large, diverse, complex, longitudinal, and distributed data sets generated from instruments, sensors, internet transactions, email, video, and other digital sources.

Students entering the MAS program from University of California, San Diego for a degree in Data Science and Engineering will undertake courses in programming, analysis, and applications management and visualization. This program requires three foundational courses and six core courses totaling 34 units, plus a capstone team project course of four units, for a total of 38 units.

Classes

Courses in the Data Science & Engineering program are taught by world class faculty from the Computer Science & Engineering Department and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
Courses and descriptions can be viewed on the Course Catalog.
This program is considered part-time as enrollment each quarter is 8 units or less.
Prospective students often ask for links to resources that would be helpful to review in preparation for the DSE program. In response, the faculty have created a page of "brush up" materials covering math, programming and databases.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Python for Data Analysis
Case Study in Data Science
Data Management Systems
Machine Learning
Data Analysis Using Hadoop and Spark
Data Integration

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

38 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Data Science & Big Data View 462 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or other Science field preferred
A minimum scholastic average of B or 3.0 GPA
Two years of relevant work experience or equivalent post bachelor's degree required.
CV
Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose is intended to give admissions committees an opportunity to know more about your background, interests, preparation for study and goals.
Letters of Recommendation: Minimum of two required, three recommended – highly encouraged to be from your current employer.
TOEFL or IELTS Score: For international applicants only.
Application Fee: The application fee is $135 for US Citizens & Permanent Residents and $155 for International Applicants.
Completion of the online application for graduate admission which includes these six supplemental questions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20615 USD / year

≈ 20615 USD / year
Out-of-State

20615 USD / year

≈ 20615 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20615 USD / year

≈ 20615 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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