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Shaping the Future of Data Science
The Master of Science in Data Science is a highly selective program designed for students with a strong foundation in mathematics, computer science, and applied statistics. Our curriculum focuses on developing innovative methods and cutting-edge techniques to tackle the most pressing challenges in data science.
In today’s data-driven world, organizations across industries are grappling with an unprecedented volume and velocity of data.
The demand for skilled professionals who can harness the power of this data to drive insights, innovation, and impact has never been greater.
Our M.S. in Data Science program equips you with the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary perspective needed to thrive in this fast-paced and constantly evolving field. Through a rigorous curriculum, hands-on projects, and close collaborations with world-class faculty and industry partners, you’ll become a leader in shaping the future of data science.
36 Credits | 2 Years Full-Time Study
The curriculum comprises 36 credits and offers several ways to structure the program:
- The Industry Concentration, which allows you to pursue a specialization aligned with your career goals and requires industry-targeted coursework, a Practical Training experience, and an internship.
- The Biomedical Informatics (Medical School) Track, which has a biomedicine-based capstone project that is completed with a biomedicine mentor.
- The Data Science Track, which has 3 “areas of interest”:
- Big Data
- Mathematics and Data
- Natural Language Processing
Both full-time and part-time students must complete all 36 credits within 5 years of enrolling at NYU as an MS in Data Science candidate.
Scholarships
NYU offers a limited number of competitive tuition scholarships to selected students admitted to the program. These scholarships cover a portion of the tuition costs for up to two years. All applicants for admission are automatically considered for these awards.