MSDS Overview
The MS in Data Science online program at the Stevens Institute of Technology prepares students for careers in fintech, business intelligence and analytics, academia, and database management, as well as government positions requiring strong skills in data analysis.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the demand for data science skills will drive a 27.9% rise in employment in the field through 2026
At Stevens, we put our strengths behind your career.
Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Network Engineer
- AI Research Scientist
- Data Analytics Specialist
The Stevens Career Center is dedicated to helping students succeed in obtaining employment or continuing their education as appropriate to their career objectives and personal goals.
Top Hiring Organizations
- Amazon
- Bank of America
- New York University
- Cityblock Health
- Disney Streaming Services
- Two Sigma Investments
Coursework
Below are Traditional and Advanced course sequences for the MS in Data Science program. Students will engage in coursework on the following topics to develop skills as data scientists who can glean insights and aid in informed decision-making.
Traditional Coursework
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
* Student chooses (1) of the (3) for their 10th course.
Advanced Coursework
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution. Degree required to begin program; completion not required at time of application.
College Transcripts
You may submit unofficial transcripts during the application process. After admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
Two letters of recommendation
Faculty members and/or professional colleagues.
TOEFL/IELTS Scores
Required for international students.
Statement of Purpose
Optional, but strongly recommended.
Resume
Optional, but strongly recommended.
TEST SCORE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Due to the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on testing centers in China and elsewhere, Stevens has made the following accommodations available to all students for the fall 2020 admissions cycle:
- IELTS/TOEFL: Affected applicants may submit Duolingo English Test (DET) results in lieu of TOFEL/IELTS exam results.
Tuition & Cost
Application fee waivers are available for the following applicants: corporate partners, alumni, Stevens’ employees, current Stevens’ students, and veterans.
$1,686
Per Credit (30 Credits)
$60
Application Fee - Speak to an enrollment advisor about available fee waivers
$250
Enrollment Deposit
February 16, 2021
Early Submit
Application fee waiver
March 22, 2021
Priority Submit
Application fee waiver
April 19, 2021
Final Submit
Final application deadline
May 20, 2021
Classes Start
Summer 2021 Cohort
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FACULTY
Stevens' math department boasts one of the top algorithmic and geometric group theory teams in the world, with distinguished experts in stochastic optimization and cryptography.
Darinka Dentcheva
Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Darinka Dentcheva is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences as well as an acclaimed researcher in stochastic optimization and control using mathematical models of risk and their applications.
Michael Zabarankin
Associate Professor
Michael Zabarankin researches risk management and optimal control, continuous and discrete optimization, mathematical physics and variational principles.
Rizos Sklinos
Lecturer
Rizos Sklinos is a visiting associate professor who’s research includes; geometric group theory, model theory, and data science (statistical learning theory).
Shusen Wang
Assistant Professor
Shusen Wang researches statistical machine learning, numerical optimization, randomized algorithms, and parallel computing.