ON CAMPUS MS in Data Science Graduate Program
A 30-credit, in-person/on-campus, career-focused data science master’s degree.
The on-campus MS in Data Science program at the University of Connecticut is an 11-month, cohort-based, full-time program that provides students with a multidisciplinary, 30-credit, career-driven curriculum focused on foundational data science knowledge and skills. This program is eligible for F-1 and J-1 visa sponsorship and is a STEM OPT approved program.
On the Storrs, CT, USA Campus
A Multidisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Focused on Data Ethics, Industry Alignment, & Practical Skills Development
The University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Master’s (MS) in Data Science is an 11-month cohort-based on-campus (Storrs, Connecticut) professional graduate degree. The 30 credit-hour program has an integrated multidisciplinary core of eight courses (21 credits) that provide foundational data science knowledge and skills. Students can further develop additional domain-focused expertise by choosing from among many discipline-informed and industry-aligned specialty electives. The program places extensive focus on data ethics and equity throughout the curriculum. All students are required to complete a 3 credit hour applied industry-based capstone project that builds and showcases data science skills gained through core and elective courses.
Designed to be one of the best-value data science master’s degrees in the US
UConn offers one of the best-value, applied data science master’s degrees in the US. Students develop advanced knowledge and proficiency in core areas of data science and competencies in specialized domains through focused industry-aligned concentrations and practical hands-on applied learning and capstone projects. Special emphasis is placed on data ethics and equity. Courses are taught by UConn’s distinguished faculty from five schools and colleges including the School of Business, School of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, and the Neag School of Education.
Building Your Data Science Network
Building a professional network is an important aspect of any master's program, and the on-campus MS in Data Science program at the University of Connecticut offers numerous opportunities to connect with faculty, peers, and professionals in the field. Students have access to events, such as industry guest lectures, networking sessions, and UConn career fairs, which provide a platform for them to interact with experts in the industry. Additionally, students can join clubs and organizations, data science related or otherwise, connecting with peers who share similar interests and goals. The program also offers a capstone project, which allows students to work with industry partners and build professional connections while gaining hands-on experience.
A STEM-OPT Data Science Master's Degree from a Top-Ranked US University
UConn’s on-campus, full-time, Master’s in Data Science is eligible for F-1 and J-1 visa sponsorship. Further, this program is STEM OPT approved, affording certain F-1 graduate students an opportunity to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT).
This program does not offer graduate assistantships or scholarships at this time.
Courses
MS in Data Science Core Courses (21 credits)
- GRAD 5100 - Fundamentals of Data Science (3 credits)
- STAT 5405 - Applied Statistics for Data Science (3 credits)
- STAT 5410 - Statistical Computing for Data Science (3 credits)
- CSE 5709 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3 credits)
- CSE 5710 - Data Mining & Management (3 credits)
- OPIM 5605 - Data Visualization & Communication (2 credits)
- EPSY 5641 - Research Design & Measurement for Data Science (2 credits)
- ARE 5353 - Data Ethics & Equity (2 credits)
MS in Data Science Elective Courses (6 credits)
- Students have the opportunity to tailor their skillsets with a vast array of online courses that can help to focus their degree. Visit the MS in Data Science Courses Page to learn more about course elective options. https://masters.datascience.uconn.edu/courses/
MS in Data Science Culminating Capstone Project (3 credits)
- The culminating capstone project in UConn's MS in Data Science program offers students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout the program to a real-world data science problem. Working closely with industry partners, students gain hands-on experience and build professional connections. By completing the capstone project, students showcase their ability to solve complex data problems and demonstrate their readiness to enter the workforce as data science professionals.
Program Costs
Students taking courses in UConn’s on-campus Master’s in Data Science pay a comprehensive fee of $1325 per credit or $3975 for a 3-credit course. The total cost of the 30-credit degree program is $39,750. Costs of housing, books, and meal plans are not included.
Students enrolled in the on-campus MS in Data Science may wish to consider:
- UConn’s payment plan: http://bursar.uconn.edu/payment-plan-enrollment/.
- Alternative (Private) Loan financing: http://financialaid.uconn.edu/gradalt/.
Information on the financial aid application process for Graduate Students is available here: http://financialaid.uconn.edu/graduate/
This program does not offer graduate assistantships or scholarships at this time.
Sample 11-Month Plan of Study
2024 – 2025 Academic Year
Fall Course Schedule (13 Credits)
- Grad 5100 – Fundamentals of Data Science (3 credits)
- Stats 5405 – Applied Statistics for Data Science (3 credits)
- CSE 5709 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3 credits)
- EPSY 5641 – Research Design and Management for Data Science (2 credits)
- OPIM 5605 Data Visualization and Communication (2 credits)
Spring Course Schedule (14 Credits)
- Stats 5410 – Statistical Computations for Data Science (3 credits)
- CSE 5710 – Data Mining and Management (3 credits)
- ARE 5353 – Data Ethics and Equity (2 credits)
- Choose 2 Electives (3 credits each, 6 credits total)
Summer Schedule (3 Credits)
- Grade 5800 – Applied Capstone in Data Science
Application Deadlines
Fall 2025: June 1, 2025, 11:59PM EST
Note: There is no spring admission for the on-campus program
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UConn’s Master’s in Data Science full-time on-campus program is eligible for F-1 and J-1 visa sponsorship. This program is eligible for the STEM OPT extension that affords certain F-1 graduate students an opportunity to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). The program does not offer graduate assistantships and scholarships at this time.