Curriculum Requirements for Master of Science in Data Science
Major Requirements
| Fundamental Courses | Credits: | |
| DTSC 610 | Programming for Data Science | 3 |
| DTSC 615 | Optimization Methods for Data Science | 3 |
| DTSC 620 | Statistics for Data Science | 3 |
| DTSC 701 | Introduction to Big Data | 3 |
| DTSC 710 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| Total: 15 Credits | ||
| Students must choose either Thesis Track or Non-Thesis/Project Track (below) | ||
| Thesis Track | Credits: | |
| DTSC 890 | MS Thesis I | 3 |
| DTSC 891 | MS Thesis II | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | Consult with program chair/program advisor on any electives. | 9 |
| Total: 15 Credits | ||
| Non-Thesis/Project Track | Credits: | |
| DTSC 870 | MS Project I | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | Consult with program chair/program advisor on any electives. | 12 |
| Total: 15 Credits | ||
| Total Required Credits = 30 |