Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    The Data Science is a Master degree offered by University of Arkansas across its Brookings Main Campus and Online campuses in Fayetteville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study across its Brookings Main Campus and Online campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

    About Master of Data Science

    Data analyst, data scientist, actuary, statistician, financial/business analyst, risk analyst, credit analyst– the list of great careers for data science is long and growing. The Data Science program prepares students to use the power of data to help organizations of all sorts and society as a whole to make better decisions. The SDSU M.S. in Data Science is a one-year program that provides graduates with the statistical, mathematical and computational skills needed to meet the large-scale data science challenges of today's professional world.

    • Are an analytical, logical thinker
    • Are curious and enjoy solving problems
    • Enjoy an intellectual challenge
    • Want your work to make a difference
    • Want to be valuable to a wide range of potential employers

    Disciplines

    Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    Entry Requirements

    • A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission. 
    • A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
      • If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
    • Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
    • A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
      • SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores. 
      • Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Data Science

    • Data scientist
    • Predictive analyst
    • Statistician
    • Financial/business analyst
    • Risk analyst
    • Credit analyst
    • Supply chain analyst
    • Actuary

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    Application Fee 35

    How to Apply for Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas

    Step 1
    Complete the online application and pay application fee.

    Step 2

    Submit all required application materials including:

    • Transcript Evaluation
    • Transcripts
    • IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
    • Financial Documents
    • Proof of Immunity
    • Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

    Step 3
    The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

    Step 4
    The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

    Step 5
    The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

    Step 6
    Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

    Master of Data Science at University of Arkansas
    University of Arkansas
    University of Arkansas
    United States of America

    United States of America, Fayetteville

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