MS Data Science at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

UTA’s Master of Science degree in Data Science helps meet the growing need for application-oriented engineers who can use data science tools and techniques to solve complex problems in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and energy. This degree has both an on-campus and an online option. The program is unique for its breadth, offering a widely encompassing set of courses that allows students with or without a programming background to develop the necessary data science skills.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Foundation Of Computing; Data Science; Introduction To Probability And Statistics; Machine Learning; Data Visualization; Big Data Management.

Career pathways

After completion of a set of core courses, students may choose electives from multiple programs to match their career interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the MS in Data Science (MSDS) program is based on the applicant's perceived ability to do graduate work in engineering and data science as shown by the applicant’s test scores, transcripts, and other application documents. To begin the program, an applicant must submit a completed application and fee to the UTA Graduate Admissions Office. When all application materials have been collected by Graduate Admissions, the application is forwarded to the program for evaluation. The admission decision is then communicated to Graduate Admissions, with the final decision sent via email to the applicant. If there is a delay in receiving materials, the application may be deferred until all required materials are available. The applicant is notified of the deferral by the Graduate Admissions Office via email.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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