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Master of Data Science and Analytics (MDSA), Laddered Pathway at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The laddered-pathway Master of Data Science and Analytics is the final step after the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics and can be completed full-time or part-time, with specializations in Business Analytics, Data Science, Health Data Science and Biostatistics, and Financial and Energy Markets Data Modelling.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Data Science and Analytics  |  Duration: Four months expected full-time; maximum two years  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

9 units of coursework: DATA 692 Integrated Topics in Data Science and Analytics plus DATA 693 Professional Internship (paid) or DATA 695 Research Capstone (unpaid internship), on top of 24 units of laddering credit from the certificate and diploma.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , all applicants must meet the following requirements: Have completed the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

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

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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