Take your skills to the next level

The Computational and Analytical track offers training in both data science methods and their application in different domains. Students with a strong computer science background who wish to dive deeper into the mechanics of data science methodologies may wish to pursue a more rigorous curriculum. If you’ve got a strong STEM background and are ready to advance your career as a data specialist, the residential M.S. in Data Science computational and analytical track is for you.

Our expert faculty will guide you through the mechanics of data science tactics and methodologies, placing strong emphasis on technological theory, engineering, and statistics.

Academic background

To enroll in this track, special prerequisites apply. Your test scores and transcripts must show that you’ve earned the following:

• Optional GRE score (quantitative) of 160 or higher
• A grade of B or higher in college calculus I and II
• A grade of B or higher in a college-level algorithms or data structure course
• A grade of B or higher in two college-level programming courses

Degree requirements

You’ll be required to take:

• 15 core credits
• 15 electives

Though the capstone project is optional, many students choose to pursue it to bolster their resume and gain additional career-focused experience.