Master of Science in
Applied Data Science
Turn complex data into meaningful insights and informed decisions.
About the Program
Build Skills for a Data-Driven World
The Master of Science in Applied Data Science at the University of St. Thomas is a 30-credit-hour graduate program designed for professionals who work with data and individuals preparing to enter the growing field of data science.
Students learn to collect, manage, analyze, and communicate data using statistical, computational, and research-based methods. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications, allowing students to develop solutions for real organizational and community needs.
The program also examines the social and ethical responsibilities associated with data collection, analysis, and decision-making.
What Will You Study?
Explore the Data Science Process
Students complete coursework in areas including:
- Data analytics
- Databases and data management
- Big data analytics
- Data science research methods
- Data visualization
- Machine learning
- Statistical modeling
- Data and social issues
Programming and statistics proficiency courses may be required based on a student’s previous academic or professional experience.
Hands-On Experience
Apply Your Knowledge to Real Data
Gain practical experience through collaborative data science projects.
The program culminates in a two-part practicum that gives students hands-on experience as members of a data science team. Students work through the stages of a project—from research design and data collection to analysis and the presentation of results to stakeholders.
This applied experience helps students connect classroom knowledge with the challenges data professionals encounter in real production environments.
Built for Working Professionals
Advance Your Skills and Your Career
Complete your graduate education while balancing professional responsibilities.
The program is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time graduate students. Flexible scheduling and evening course options allow working professionals to strengthen their data science capabilities while continuing their careers
Careers
What Can You Do with a Data Science Degree?
Prepare to use data across industries and organizations.
Graduates may pursue or advance in roles such as:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Machine learning analyst
- Research analyst
- Statistical analyst
- Database or data management specialist
- Analytics consultant
Applied data science skills are used throughout healthcare, energy, finance, technology, education, government, research, and other data-driven fields.