MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN DATA SCIENCE
Big data, big future. The Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) at the University of Miami is a truly interdisciplinary degree – preparing you to use the foundations of data science in any field. Our program is designed to give you the practical tools to explore real-world solutions in the living laboratory of Miami, one of the world’s fastest growing tech hubs.
Choose Your Track
Technical Data Science • Marketing • Smart Cities • Data Visualization • Marine & Atmospheric Science • Educational Measurement & Statistics • Bioinformatics
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Choose From 7 Academic Tracks
| Concentration | For students who want to... | What kind of job can I pursue? |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Data Science | ...apply machine learning and artificial intelligence to mine large data sets. | Data Scientist, Actuary, Machine Learning Engineer |
| Marketing | ...understand audiences, communicate with customers, and enhance global branding reach. | Digital Marketing Specialist, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Brand Manager |
| Smart Cities | ...create digital solutions for a more sustainable and liveable future. | Urban Planner, IoT consultant, Smart Home Design Manager, Energy Officer |
| Data Visualization | ...present data in an accessible, unbiased, and accurate fashion. | Visual journalist, Data analyst, Media producer, GIS specialist. |
| Marine & Atmospheric Science | ...use knowledge and data to predict weather, protect property, and ultimately save lives. | Climate Scientist, Weather Forecaster, Marine Researcher |
| Educational Measurement & Statistics | ...analyze large data sets to inform educational policy and customize learning needs. | Statistician, Test Developer, Assessment Specialist |
| Bioinformatics | ...use computational techniques to analyze biological data, decipher genomic information, and advance our understanding of living systems. | Bioinformatician, Genomic Data Analyst, Computational Biologist |
Why Get a Master of Science in Data Science?
No GRE Required to Apply!
Internship Opportunities
In collaboration with the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing, MSDS students have completed internships in a variety of settings, from global corporations to growing start-ups, including:
What Graduates Are Saying
Through the IBM Skills Academy class I have been able to learn how to use the IBM Watson Studio platform specifically designed for data science. The steps involved in methodologies for data exploration and preparation, data representation and transformation, data visualization and presentation, training data models, validating data models, and deploying data models.
Nyanti Eason
MS ‘22, Marketing Concentration
Marketing assistant at disturbing the peace
As an international student, I was drawn to the diversity of the offered courses, which let me explore different fields and adapt the program to fit my own interests. The faculty and staff have always been very approachable and helpful.
Jeronimo Pissinis
MS '23, Technical data science concentration
Analytical Data Scientist, Genentech Inc.
The MSDS program has opened a world of knowledge that was previously closed to me. From machine learning to journalism and bioinformatics, I feel that this program has given me the opportunity to pursue the field that most matches my interests.
Samir Iskandarani
MS ’21, Technical Data Science Concentration Actuary, BMI Industries
The program provided courses that immersed me in sophisticated training data visualization and analysis data. My favorite thing about the MSDS program was that I learned machine learning algorithms and statistical methods to build predictive models to analyze data!
Kai Wen Lee
MS ’22, Technical data science concentration Senior purchasing agent, Samsung
