Data Science (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Data Science is a cross-disciplinary professional master's degree shared by the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Science, run jointly by CMSE, CSE and STT. It trains students in statistics, computational mathematics and computer science for data-driven decision making.

Faculty: College of Natural Science and College of Engineering | Department: Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Statistics and Probability | Duration: 30 credits | Intake: Fall (priority deadline January 15; rolling to March 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

30 credits: six required courses (18 credits) in probability and mathematical statistics, applied statistical methodology, big data analysis, data mining, data science algorithms and optimization; 9 elective credits; and a 3-credit applied capstone project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online MSU Graduate School application with a 2-page letter of motivation, detailed CV/resume, official transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applicants whose first language is not English and who did not study at a university in an English-speaking country must present TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent. GRE is not required but may be submitted. A technical background survey is completed after applying; an optional interview may be requested. Fall start only (spring admission generally not offered).

USD 39,000 for the whole programme. Flat programme fee for in-state, out-of-state and international students; typically billed $9,750 per semester for 1-9 credits. Source

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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