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Real Data Science. Real Impact.
Spend your class time learning applicable skills you can use on the job. The online Master of Science in Data Science degree from Merrimack College teaches students to solve problems using the latest tools and analytical methods.
Offered through a collaboration between the School of Engineering and the School of Business, this data science degree combines the engineering skills needed to function as a data scientist with the business acumen needed to translate data sets into insights stakeholders can use to make business decisions.
The projects and coursework in this program were specially designed by an industry advisory council to develop data science skills that employers need in today’s graduates. Be ready to meet the demands of a career in the hottest and fastest-growing field in America.
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What Skills Will You Develop?
To earn your Master of Science in Data Science degree, you will complete the 8 courses listed below for a total of 32 credit hours. These courses build on your progression throughout the program based on foundational, intermediate, and advanced levels. Our classes are offered through a collaboration between the School of Engineering and the School of Business ensure your skills in both coding/development and business are aligned as you learn.
Foundational Courses
Intermediate Courses
Advanced Courses
Capstone
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Where Can A Master in Data Science Degree Take You?
Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Data Science include:
Data Scientist
Research Scientist
Sr Data Analyst
Source: PayScale.com, Obtained May 2017
Data Science Career Insights
“As a new manager with expanding responsibilities at times I’m faced with resource constraints. The Data Science program has given me the ability to support my team by taking on some of the analytic work when we have resource constraints. Not only am I gaining a greater understanding of analytics, but I am able to apply my new knowledge every day in the workplace.”
Yes! Tell me more about Merrimack’s Data Science degree!
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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and spiritually — so that you may graduate as a confident, well-prepared citizen of the world.
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