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The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Master of Data Science (MDS) equips you with comprehensive knowledge of contemporary data science fundamentals through an integrated approach combining Statistics and Computer Science.
Our intensive 15-month full-time option and flexible 24-month part-time track, led by innovative faculty and data science researchers, focus on practical training in applied probability, mathematical statistics, statistical computing, machine learning, data visualization, and AI.
What sets the UCI MDS program apart is its strong data science foundation, offering an equally weighted curriculum in computer science and statistics, complemented by two capstone courses that deliver direct experience solving real-world challenges. Both the accelerated full-time and part-time tracks provide identical rigorous coursework, ensuring graduates are fully equipped to tackle big data complexities.