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GRE scores are not required for this program. If you would like to submit scores for consideration to strengthen an application, you may still do so.
Both specializations, in machine learning and business analytics, help learners master necessary skill sets and apply them directly to their career interests.
Receive up to six graduate credits for completed and qualifying data science boot camps, and use them toward the online Master of Data Science at SMU.
SMU is a nationally ranked private university with a diverse learner population, leadership development opportunities, and a highly connected alumni network. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC), SMU is considered a distinguished center for global research with a liberal arts tradition.
Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials.
Technology and services powered by 2U, Inc., the parent company of edX.
Tailor your online MS in Data Science to your career interests by choosing an area of specialization for your elective coursework. These two cutting-edge disciplines will teach you how to effectively organize and communicate critical information in your organization:
Master the machine learning techniques you need to build self-optimizing systems and provide solutions to problems or processes in any organization. Learn to utilize advanced computational algorithms and build platforms that expand the boundaries of machine cognitive function.
Learn to utilize the information available at the end of the data life cycle, and employ advanced qualitative analysis to help businesses improve. Gain skills that will allow you to synthesize data; make informed conclusions; and present to stakeholders with clear visualizations.
Prospective learners interested in this program should hold a bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. No GRE scores required. To complete an application, you will need to submit:
Online application
$75 application fee
One letter of recommendation
Professional résumé or curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Official transcripts from all previous institutions
Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)
Southern Methodist University’s world-class immersions integrate additional learning, networking, and relationship-building opportunities to create an engaging experience for learners. During each three- to four-day on-campus event in Texas, learners get to meet and network with classmates, faculty, industry leaders, and employers for hands-on workshops, panels, lectures, and informational sessions.
Learners are required to attend at least one immersion during the entirety of their program. They also need to return to campus once more to present their capstone projects.