With performance-based admissions, you can enroll right away into the Master of Science degree in Data Science. No transcripts or applications are required.
To be admitted to the MS-DSÌýas a degree-seeking student, you must enroll in and complete your pathway with a 3.0 GPA or better. Your pathway is a series of 3 one-credit courses with a focus on either statistics or computer science – you choose the pathway that is right for you. The courses in your pathway are part of the required curriculum, so you make direct progress toward your degree as you complete your pathway.
With 6 start dates per year, you can begin pursuing the Master of Science in Data Science whenever you are ready. Courses are 8 weeks long and self-paced, but all for-credit coursework must be submitted by the last day of the 8-week session. See the session calendar for exact dates.
Get started now. To learn more about prerequisite knowledge, earning admission, and enrolling in classes, see Admissions.
Why Choose the MS-DS on Coursera?
Non-credit vs. For-credit Experiences
There are some important differences between the non-credit and for-credit experience. Please see below for details.Ìý
Program Overview Webinar
Watch our recent webinar to learn about the MS-DS on Coursera program. You’ll hear about performance-based admissions, the interdisciplinary curriculum, and career outcomes for this fully online degree program.Ìý(Webinar heldÌýOctober 6, 2021.)
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Come From a Non-STEM Background?
Watch our recent webinar to learn about options for students who do not have the pre-requisite skills' (Webinar held September 16, 2022).
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