Program Overview

Online Master's Degree Program

The University of West Alabama offers a Master of Science in Data Science Degree that blends theory with practical application, preparing students to advance their careers. The program's core courses in statistics, programming, and machine learning strengthen foundational knowledge and help students stand out as competitive job candidates.

Degree Overview

This fully online data science degree is asynchronous, giving students the flexibility to fit study into their schedule. The program offers affordable tuition, personal support, and a generous credit transfer policy. Upon completion, students will have earned the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their data science career with confidence.

Program Outcomes

After completing the online Master of Science in Data Science program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply advanced analytical abilities essential for data-driven decisions and innovation
• Offer quantitative evaluations in the digital world to best benefit companies
• Confidently take on data science in a variety of top fields like AI, finance, and healthcare

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 18
• Estimated Program Length: 1 year
• Credit Hours: 30
• Course Length: 8 weeks
• Cost Per Credit: $429

Who is this Degree for?

This degree is suitable for:

• Students with an aptitude for mathematics, statistics, and programming
• Students with a desire to learn more about key subject areas such as programming, data analysis, and statistical modeling
• Professionals who want to advance their careers in the data science field

Course Details

Total Required: 30 Hours

The program consists of core courses, including:

• DS 500: Introduction to Data Science (3 credit hours)
• DS 510: Data Science Tools and Techniques (3 credit hours)
• DS 520: Introduction to Programming for Data Science (3 credit hours)
• DS 530: Data Analysis in R (3 credit hours)
• DS 540: Data Exploration and Visualization (3 credit hours)
• DS 550: Business Intelligence and Statistical Modeling (3 credit hours)
• DS 560: Predictive Modeling and Big Data Analytics (3 credit hours)
• DS 570: Fundamentals of Machine and Deep Learning (3 credit hours)
• DS 580: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Data Science (3 credit hours)
• DS 590 or DS 599: Data Science Capstone: Data Analytics and Policy or Thesis in Data Science (3 or 6 credit hours)

Admissions

For admission into the data science online degree program, applicants must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. The application process involves:

• Completing an online application
• Submitting official college and institution transcripts (if applicable)

Tuition

Graduate tuition is $429 per credit hour, with a $75 technology fee each semester. The University of West Alabama is dedicated to keeping education costs affordable and provides students with a range of grants, scholarships, and loans. Approximately 80% of UWA students receive some type of financial aid to support their studies.

Transfer

The University of West Alabama may accept up to six hours at the graduate level for matching courses and curriculum in the master's in data science program.