Data Science, M.S.

The M.S. in Data Science is a multidisciplinary program with expert faculty from three departments: Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Applied Statistics & Operations Research in the Schmidthorst College of Business. Graduates will be prepared to enter industry or begin Ph.D.-level work in Data Science, making the program a strong starting point for those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the field or furthering their career.

Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Additional Documents required:

Three Letters of Recommendation from faculty or professionals who know you well
Resume
Statement of Purpose

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Course Name		Terms Taken	Grade	Core
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Program: Data Science, M.S.
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Data Science, M.S. The M.S. in Data Science is a multidisciplinary program with expert faculty from three departments: Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Applied Statistics & Operations Research in the Schmidthorst College of Business. Graduates will be prepared to enter industry or begin Ph.D.-level work in Data Science, making the program a strong starting point for those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the field or furthering their career. Learning Outcomes Admission Requirements Additional Documents required: Three Letters of Recommendation from faculty or professionals who know you well Resume Statement of Purpose International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores. Application Requirements Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements International Application Information Degree Requirements
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses (27 credits)
CS 5200 - Artificial Intelligence Methods
CS 5620 - Database Management Systems
CS 6010 - Data Science Programming
MATH 6410 - Probability Theory I
MATH 6420 - Mathematical Statistics II
OR 6610 - Linear and Integer Programming
STAT 5020 - Regression Analysis
STAT 5160 - Time Series Analysis
Choose
STAT 6440 - Data Mining or
CS 6440 - Data Mining
Culminating Experience (3 credits)
Course Name		Terms Taken	Grade	Core
DATA 6910 - Data Science Project
Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)
Additional Requirements Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.
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Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (27 credits)

Culminating Experience (3 credits)

Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)

Additional Requirements