The Stevens Institute of Technology's M.S. in Data Science program equips students with the data analysis abilities necessary for work in government, business intelligence and analytics, database management, and other fields. As a student of data science, you will participate in coursework that will promote technical competency in the top technologies used in these fields.

Course Curriculum

A variety of courses are available in the data science master's program at the institution, which offers the following core courses:

• Statistical Methods
• Applied Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optimization for Data Science
• Advanced Optimization Methods
• Numerical Linear Algebra for Big Data
• Time Series Analysis I
• Dynamic Programming and Reinforcement Learning

Course Highlights

Admission Requirements

Exams

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Scores on the TOEFL or IELTS 
• A valid GMAT or GRE score 

Documents/Prerequisite

• Official transcripts from colleges
• Two recommendation letters
• A purpose statement

The University of Rochester's Master of Science (MS) in Data Science program offers students a solid foundation in the theories and applications of data science and is recognized by New York State. The 30-credit program can be finished in two to three semesters of full-time study and is intended for students with a background in any area of science, engineering, mathematics, or business.

Course Curriculum

The core module for the MS in Data Science program consists of the following:

First year

1) Foundations of Data Science and Analytics; 

2) Applied Data Science I

3) Data Science and Software Engineering

4) Design and implementation of databases

5. Useful Statistics

6) Software Development

Second year

1) Applied Data Science II

Course Highlights

Admission Requirements

Exams

• TOEFL Score: 88
• IELTS Score: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 60 

Documents/Prerequisite

• Submit certified copies of your transcripts
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or an equivalent) is advised
• Submit a recent curriculum vitae or CV
• Submit a declaration of your educational goals
• Submit two letters of support
• Submit results of English language tests