Graduate Data Science

At A Glance
Degree Awarded:	Master of Science in Data Science (with Healthcare badge or AI badge option)
Course Locations:	Jersey City Campus, Hybrid, or Fully Online
Program Duration:	36 Credits. Full‐time students taking 30 credits per year should complete the program in 15 months. Part-time students: 18 credits per year in 24 months.
Calendar:	Trimester (11 weeks), Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
Course Format:	Classes meet in person Monday to Thursday during the evening. Classes are also available in a fully online format.

Master of Science in Data Science

The Master of Science in Data Science, a 36 credit degree program, is intended for students who have completed undergraduate degrees in science, mathematics, computer science or engineering and are interested in pursuing careers in industry-specific analytical fields (e.g. technology, pharmaceutical, research, government, public health, entrepreneurship, finance, business, etc.).

The Data Science degree program uses real-world problems and situations to prepare graduates for roles as strategic thought leaders who leverage predictive modeling to drive decision making. Students will develop in depth understanding of the key technologies in data science and business analytics: data mining, machine learning, visualization techniques, predictive modeling, and statistics.  Students will practice problem analysis and decision-making. Students will gain practical, hands-on experience with statistics programming languages and big data tools through coursework and applied research experiences.

Degree Requirements

The degree requires 36 semester hour credits. A capstone course is required and will be taken the final semester of coursework.

Graduate Internship

As of January 1, 2016, completion of an internship related to Data Science is required for all students except: those who have 3+ years of professional work experience; those with full-time employment during the length of the program; and those who are participating in the exchange program. The graduate internship can start in the first semester of classes. Please consult your program advisor to determine if it is possible to obtain a waiver.

Curriculum – Master of Science in Data Science

Master’s in Data Science

Required Core Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-510	Introduction to Data Science	None	3
DS-520	Data Analysis and Decision Modeling	None	3
DS-530	Big Data and Data Mangement	None	3
DS-542	Python in Data Science	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-600	Data Mining	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-620	Data Visualization w/ Tableau	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-630	Machine Learning	DS-510, DS-520, DS 530, DS 542	3
DS-650	Data Law, Ethics & Bus Intel	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-670	Capstone: Big Data and Data Science	DS-620, DS-630	3
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Electives – Take 3 of the following	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-540	Statistical Programming		3
DS-600	Data Mining	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-605	Financial Computing and Analytics	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-610	Big Data Analtics	DS-510, DS-520, DS-530	3
DS-621	Data Analytics with PowerBI	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-640	Predictive Anal & Financ Model	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-684	Cloud Computing	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-687	Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-688	Natural Language Processing	DS-510, DS-520, DS-530, DS-542	3
DS-690	Data Science and Health	DS-510, DS-520	3
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Total Credits			36

Master’s in Data Science w/ Artificial Intelligence Track

Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
DS-620	Data Visualization	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-640	Predictive Analytics & Financial Modeling	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-687	Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-688	Natural Language Processing	DS-510, DS-520, DS 530, DS 542	3
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Master`s in Data Science w/Healthcare Track

Courses	Course Name	Pre-reqs	Credits
HL-520	Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare		3
DS-690	Data Science and Health	DS-510, DS-520	3
HL-530	Cultural Diversity & Disparities in Healthcare	DS-510, DS-520	3
DS-691	Healthcare CAHIMS Certification Prep Course	DS-510, DS-520	3
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