Sep 29, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Data Science, M.S.


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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


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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