Master's in Data Science
Program Details
- Location
- Online
- Duration
- 21 months
- Class Format
- Small Classes Online
- Next Deadline
- February 18, 2024
Big data is reshaping our world — and creating new career opportunities for those trained in data science. Whether measuring the success of medical treatments, modeling climate change patterns, or using social media to predict consumer decisions, data scientists make it possible.
In Notre Dame’s M.S. in Data Science online program, you’ll gain the knowledge you need for building a career in data science. In just 21 months, you’ll learn how to use powerful tools to analyze data, unpack the stories big data can tell, and approach data analysis ethically. You’ll study at an institution with a tradition of excellence and innovation and achieve a competitive edge from a distinctive curriculum, all in an immersive, convenient online format.
Why Earn your Master's in Data Science Online from Notre Dame?
An online data science master’s degree from Notre Dame is coveted for a reason—it brings the experience of the prestigious Notre Dame degree to wherever you live. From the personalized learning environment to exclusive in-person immersions, our M.S. in Data Science online degree remains unrivaled.
Here’s what gives our graduates the Notre Dame Edge:
The Notre Dame experience—from anywhere. Learn in an interactive online community that includes both live and asynchronous sessions. This format ensures you get the personal connection and support of in-person courses with the convenience and flexibility of asynchronous learning.
Exclusive immersion weekends. Join your online data science master’s program classmates and Notre Dame faculty at immersion weekends throughout the year. These exclusive meetups in Silicon Valley, on campus, and online help you gain access to networking opportunities and the greater Notre Dame community.
Rigorous and relevant coursework. Complete industry-informed and multidisciplinary coursework in Notre Dame’s master’s in data science online program to get equipped for today’s job market and be able to adapt to change.
Award-winning faculty. Learn from leading data science faculty who are scholars with multidisciplinary backgrounds and industry experience, working at the Pentagon and Walgreens Health Care Alliance, for example.
Industry partnerships. Prepare for your career by working with well-known companies like AT&T in your coursework and as part of your capstone project.
Career Opportunities in Data Science
With its rigorous and relevant curriculum, immersive experience, and capstone projects, Notre Dame’s M.S. in Data Science Online program prepares you to enter several career paths and industries. Almost all of our data science graduate students are employed six months after finishing their degree.
Graduates of our online master’s in data science have gone on to work in industries such as technology, aerospace, education, and healthcare. They work for leading companies like AT&T, L3Harris Technologies, and Epic. Our graduates can go on to work in a variety of jobs such as these:
- Data scientist
- Data visualization scientist
- Director of program management
- 5G data scientists
- Research and data analyst
Online Master's in Data Science Courses
In our online data science master’s program courses, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a top performer in data science. You’ll learn how to use data to tell a story, create linear models, and understand human behavior. Some of the courses in our online M.S. in Data Science curriculum include:
- Databases and Data Security
- Data Science Now: Industry, Cases, and Projects
- Data Visualization
- Storytelling & Communications for Data Scientists
- Systems and Technologies: Python
- Time Series and Forecasting
Financial Aid for the Online Master's in Data Science Degree
The Office of Financial Aid offers several resources for estimating the cost of attendance for the M.S. in Data Science online program, including budget planning and information on loans, scholarships, and graduate assistantship opportunities.
If you’re considering our online master’s in data science program, view financial aid and cost of attendance to learn more about investing in your career as a data scientist.
A Distinctive Master's in Data Science Online Program: Partnering with AT&T
Notre Dame is proud to collaborate with AT&T in our online data science master’s program. With a shared vision and common goals, we work with AT&T to ensure our curriculum aligns with industry needs. This partnership also empowers our graduates to adapt to future requirements in the data science field.
Related Programs to the Online Master's in Data Science
Notre Dame’s College of Science offers two options for study in data science: the M.S. in Data Science Online program or the Executive Certificate in Data Science. If you’re interested in data science but not ready for a full master’s in data science online degree, explore our graduate certificate program. There, you’ll receive an introduction to data science concepts, machine learning, and big data.
Curriculum
The Online Data Science courses fit together as parts of an integrated whole, providing students with the technical skills, quantitative aptitude and analytical insight required by industry. The 30 credit program is divided into 14 credit-earning courses; students take six credits per semester for five consecutive semesters.
Prereqs & Assessment
This program is open to professionals from every background. We don’t require an undergraduate degree in quantitative or technical fields.
Application
Click here to learn more about the application process so that you can take the next step in advancing your data science career.
Financials
Learn more about tuition and financial aid options so that you are able to invest in your future as a data scientist.
With a shared vision and common goals, Notre Dame is proud to collaborate with AT&T around the Online Data Science program. Ensuring our curriculum aligns with industry means graduates enter the workforce with the latest skills for today’s job market and the ability to adapt to future requirements in the data science field.
AT&T Employees: Learn more about benefits AT&T provides
Ready to Apply?
Our application is now open for a Fall 2024 start, please reach out to our admissions team with any questions you have.