Master of Science in
Applied Data Science
Expand your horizons through data
About the Program
Study the Science of Data
If you’re ready to progress to the next level in your career, the Master of Science in Applied Data Science at the University of St. Thomas in Houston is the perfect choice. This data science graduate program focuses on expanding your horizons through data. We offer hands-on learning reinforced by experienced faculty. Whether you’re a program manager responsible for incorporating new technology in the workplace or an educator who dreams of learning from complex data, UST can help you develop practical data analysis and decision-making skills.
Our Courses
M.S. in Applied Data Science
Become an analytical data expert and find data-driven solutions for a variety of industries. Learn valuable skills with Python and R programming to prepare, manage, visualize and model data, plus tools to communicate results and more.
The M.S. in Applied Data Science program is designed to develop the skills professionals need to make data-informed decisions. Students will learn to use the tools of data analysis, statistical modeling and data visualization in the context of their professional or other interests. Catholic social teaching principles guide examination of the ethical and social implications of choices made in data collection, analysis and interpretation.
The program is designed to be flexible for working professionals. Most classes meet in the evenings on the University of St. Thomas campus in Houston. Basic courses in computer programming and statistics are available. An undergraduate degree in math or computer science is not required.
Career Opportunities
Accelerate Your Potential
As business technology continues to accelerate, professionals with data science and analytics skills are in demand. At UST, located in the heart of Houston, a major center for business, technology, health care and energy, you’ll develop the tools needed to advance your career and earning potential across a wide variety of data science fields.
Data-driven research and marketing are core components of nearly every organization’s strategic operations, making an M.S. in Applied Data Science a sound investment in your career. UST graduates may go on to careers as data scientists, data analysts, business intelligence analysts, data consultants, and program or project managers.
Potential Careers
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Consultant
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
Student Experience
Social Dimension of Data
At UST, you’ll learn how to weigh the social and ethical impacts of data, and how data may be applied to social issues. In the MS in Applied Data Science program, you’re invited to discuss any concept – theology, philosophy, social science and other topics included in our core curriculum.
Our goal is to empower you to serve society with conviction and become a leader in your field. You’ll build a broad base of knowledge that connects ideas across disciplines, improving your critical thinking and writing skills.
Meet the Leadership
Applied Data Science
Department Chair:
Mary Flagg, Ph.D.
Mary Flagg Ph. D. has a background in chemical engineering but found her true passion in the beauty of theoretical mathematics. Her Ph.D. dissertation was in abstract algebra, and her current interests are at the crossroads of linear algebra and graph theory.
Program Director:
Charles Thangaraj, Ph.D.
Charles Thangaraj Ph.D. is an electrical and computer engineer, hardware and software designer, and automation and robotics enthusiast. He hails from southern India.
Why UST?
Flexibility, Personal Attention
Flexibility:
We offer a flexible degree plan that allows you to complete the program as a part-time or full-time student, with evening class options. UST’s convenient central location in Houston makes it easier to get to class and connect with prospective employers.
Personal Attention:
The favorable faculty-to-student ratio at UST means you’ll receive focused instruction and personal attention from experienced professors who care about what you learn and where you go after UST. With our approach, you’ll have direct connections to new fields in the exciting Houston metro area.
Cultural Exchange:
UST welcomes a myriad of cultures from around the world, which beautifully makes up our diverse Houston community. You’ll work with professors and fellow students from a wide variety of backgrounds, helping broaden your application of knowledge gained from the program.