The MS in Data Science is a cutting-edge program that provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in the science of Big Data. You will learn to turn real-world data into insights, solutions, and tools that drive decision-making in organizations, and have the opportunity to pursue a Professional Certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Mining with SAS.

The MS in Data Science is an advanced program of study that prepares students for a professional career in Information Technology, particularly in handling big volumes of data, finding patterns in data, making predictions, and effectively visualising and communicating data, with the intent to facilitate organizational decision making. Students develop expertise in dealing with various types of data including business transaction data, text data, and images.

The program equips participants with a well-calibrated, theoretical, and practical synthesis of applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, and business information skills. The program allows students to pursue the professional pathway, suitable for immediate professional application, or the research pathway, suitable for advanced graduate study and research. Incorporates within the professional pathway is a Joint Professional Certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Mining offered in collaboration with SAS, a leading company in the field of analytics

Duration: The program may be completed in one year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).

Classes run Mondays to Thursdays, 18:00-21:00.

Scholarships: For more information regarding scholarships and financial assistance, please visit: http://www.acg.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/financial-assistance/