100% Online M.S. in Data Science
8 Courses | 32 Credits | Finish in 16 Months
#10 – Top 25 Best Value Online Big Data Programs 2022 – ValueColleges.com
Data Driven. Industry Inspired
Competitive Tuition – $20,800! Finish in 16 months and be ready to meet the demands of a career in one of the hottest and fastest-growing fields in America.
Gain the skills needed to move into a rewarding, high-paying career. The online MS in Data Science program from Merrimack College develops well-rounded professionals with the hard and soft skills necessary to start and build a successful career in the field of data science. Designed for those beginning or advancing their career in the field of data science, graduates will leave the program with skills in coding, predictive modeling, machine learning, data storytelling, and problem formulation.
The program features an innovative curriculum that builds a strong foundation of key data science skills starting with courses in R and Python, statistics, and data visualization. Core courses emphasize creating and validating predictive models and using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to conduct supervised and unsupervised learning. Students will apply their modeling and data analytic skills to real-life applications in areas such as the healthcare environment, social media/marketing, and sports analytics, and will complete a capstone project that takes a data set through the full data science lifecycle.
The projects and coursework in this program were designed under the guidance of faculty experts and industry professionals to develop the data science skills employers need and hiring managers seek.
Graduates of the M.S. in Data Science program are leading successful careers at companies such as:
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Capital One | Cigna | CVS Health | IBM | Indeed.com| Liberty Mutual Insurance | Microsoft | Staples | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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For those working in roles applying foundational data science methods:
What Skills Will You Develop?
To earn your Master of Science in Data Science degree, students will complete the 3 foundational courses and 3 core curriculum courses, plus one applications course and a capstone for a total of 32 credit hours. Students with prior educational achievement or work experience can request a waiver of the required courses R and Python Programming and Visual Data Exploration and replace them with additional electives. Students already working in the industry can use a real-life project to complete their capstone – approval from program director is needed.
Become a Data Scientist in 16 Months – No PRIOR experience necessary
Over 80% of our program graduates are working in the field of data science.
Foundational Courses
Core Courses
APPLICATIONS Courses
Capstone
ELECTIVES
What Our Students Are Saying:
“Data Science is such a broad field, but this program covers so many of the aspects of it. From machine learning to data visualization, you’ll definitely see how many different possibilities there are to starting a career in Data Science.”
“You could tell that they enjoyed their jobs and that they enjoyed teaching as well, which made it even more enjoyable to go through the program when you’re getting that kind of energy back from your professors.”
“This is what people are looking for – the federal government, local government, private companies … it’s where you want to be right now.”
“At Merrimack College, you’re going to get all of the support that you would need to be successful in the Data Science program. As a starting point, Merrimack College provided me with some initial boot camps or training sessions to help me become more familiar with the course material and once the program starts, you are linked with a success coach who checks in with you regularly”
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Students in School of Science and Engineering benefit from a dedicated success team. Support includes:

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Where Can A Master of Science in Data Science Take You?
Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Data Science include:
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Data Analyst
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“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.”
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