Data Science, Master of Science
The School of Sciences offers a 33-hour course of study leading to the Master of Science in Data Science (DASC) degree. This program is for individuals who are interested in the analysis of big data. The field of data science is interdisciplinary but draws heavily from computer science and mathematics. The DASC degree requires the completion of a thesis project where the student will apply data science tools and techniques to a data set from a specific knowledge domain.
Course Requirements (DASC)
The Master of Science in Data Science is comprised of 33 credits which include 18 core curriculum credits, 6 credits of thesis, 6 credits in Business Analytics, Bioinformatics or Geographical Information Systems and 3 credits in electives.
Thesis
| DASC 690 | Thesis in Data Science I | 3 |
| DASC 695 | Thesis in Data Science II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Electives
Choose any course from DASC, ECIS, or ENGM
Core Requirements
Concentration Requirements (DASC)
The Master of Science in Data Science requires selection of one of the following concentrations.
Geographic Information Systems Concentration
Choose any two courses:
| DASC 625 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| DASC 627 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| DASC 628 | Geographic Information Systems for ArcGIS Pro | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Business Analytics Concentration
Choose any two courses:
| DASC 607 | Operations Research | 3 |
| DASC 634 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3 |
| CMBA 655 | Data Analytics and Visualization | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Bioinformatics Concentration
Total Credit Hours: 33