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online msds degree
Master of Science in Data Science
online msds degree
Master of Science in Data Science
Master's degree
17 months
Approximate Program Length
36
Total Credits
$698
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Analyze, design, and manage data sets and models used to optimize functionality, scalability, and improve business system performance. Learn database design, data processing and warehousing, data queries and interpretation, business intelligence, and statistical methods and how to apply data science strategically to improve business decision making.
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Information Systems
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Data Analysis
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Data Management
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Strategic Planning
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Showcase new skills in weeks – not years – as you pursue your degree.
Courses
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Science in Data Science.
What you'll learn
When you earn your online Master of Science in Data Science, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You'll learn how to:
- Integrate data from disparate sources while preserving data integrity
- Evaluate enterprise data for meaningful patterns and trends
- Develop presentations to explain data and share insights
- Recommend value-added solutions for business problems using statistically relevant data
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master of Science in Data Science?
A MSDS can prepare you for:
- Application Development Director
- Computing Services Director
- Data Processing Manager
- IS Supervisor, Manager, or Director
- IT Manager or Director
- MIS Director
- Technical Services Manager
- Research Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected job growth for computer and information system manager jobs is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Save time and money on your degree
Credit transfer made easy
Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution.
Get credit for what you already know
Earn your degree without starting from scratch. Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit.
Need some help?
Our enrollment representatives provide personal support while you make an informed choice about going back to school. Reach us by phone at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
real-world faculty
*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.