Masters in Data Science
This is an interdisciplinary Master of Science program offered jointly by the Department of Statistics (COAS) and the Department of Computer Science (CEAS), housed in the Department of Statistics. Data Science is today one of the most rapidly developing disciplines and data scientists are in high demand in the job market. Students in this program would develop a skill set that will allow them to take on current and future complex data challenges. Graduates will be able to store and access data from a variety of sources (also heterogeneous), process Big Data architecture, apply analytic techniques and algorithms (including statistical and data mining) to large, complex data sets, apply relevant environments for data processing and visualization, work in collaborative teams and communicate effectively.
A minimum of 30 hours is required.
Program Description
Check the WMU Catalog for the program description.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate program that includes calculus and linear algebra
- A course in probability
- A course in statistical methods
- Introduction to R software
- Strong background in an object oriented programming language such as Java or C++
Application
All graduate program applications must be submitted through the online application system. Before you apply, please review the program-specific application requirements.
More information is provided in the applications FAQ page.