MSc in Data Science in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University

The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Data Science equips students with comprehensive skills in handling, analyzing, and deriving insights from complex datasets while effectively communicating results. This program readies graduates for careers across industries, government agencies, and non-profits while providing foundational knowledge for pursuing advanced academic degrees.
This 30-credit, coursework-only Master's program mandates programming and mathematics prerequisites (covering Data Structures, Calculus II, and Linear Algebra). Students complete their studies with a hands-on capstone project demonstrating applied data science skills, culminating in both written and oral presentations assessed by faculty advisors. As a collaborative initiative between the Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering departments, students benefit from joint mentorship and academic guidance from both disciplines.