Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Data Science in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,156
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics offers a Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) tailored for both students with and without prior Data Science degrees. The adaptable program structure serves tech professionals seeking specialized education as well as individuals from diverse fields aiming to integrate data science expertise into their careers.
Upon completing the MS in Data Science, graduates gain expertise in gathering, organizing, and interpreting complex, rapidly expanding datasets, generating valuable insights across sectors like healthcare, finance, and business operations.
For technically inclined students: Select from courses offering hands-on yet academically rigorous instruction in machine learning, large-scale data processing, ethical data practices, visualization techniques, and cognitive computing systems.
For non-technical students: Acquire skills to utilize data effectively for practical decision-making, problem-solving, and modeling. The curriculum delivers thorough coverage of applied data science concepts, including data management, mining techniques, information retrieval, visualization methods, and analytical approaches.
Program Duration - 1.5 years (Full-time); 2.5 years (Part-time)
Admission Terms - Fall, Winter
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application for the online format or oncampus format
A fouryear bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution Please note Those without a prior degree or sufficient work experience in Computer Science Software Engineering or Math plus programming may have to take additional prerequisites before pursuing advanced computer science courses
A GPA of 3.0 or higher in a completed degree program bachelors degree or above
Official final transcripts from ALL CollegesUniversities attended Please note For students who have attended an institution outside of the US it is highly recommended to submit a NACES approved coursebycourse transcript evaluation ie WES for expedited review of your application This approved evaluation will take the place of the transcript requirement to complete your application
Graduate Record Examination GRE Scores are not required
One letter of recommendation required two recommended academic professional or both
Essay Statement of Purpose In approximately 500 words describe what professional goals you hope to achieve how an advanced degree facilitates that success and anything else you want the Admissions Review Board to know about you
Current Resume
TOEFL 90
IELTS 6.5
Cambridge English Exam C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Tuition
USD
24,156