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Syracuse University’s MS in Applied Data Science | Online
Syracuse University’s online Master of Science in Applied Data Science program gives you the tools to enhance your programming skills and build the managerial expertise to rise to the next level in your data science career.
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Top-Ranked
Experience a top-ranked online program that empowers you to combine business and tech expertise.
Complete in as Few as 18 Months
Make an impact in the industry and on your data science career sooner.
No GRE Required to Apply
At Syracuse, we value your dedication to tech expertise and ambition.
Become a Data Scientist and Join Our Top-Ranked iSchool
Now more than ever, data is driving critical decision making for global organizations across a wide range of industries and fields. As a data scientist, you will solve complex technical challenges and help ensure important business decisions are backed by data.
At Syracuse University’s iSchool, you’ll gain the analytical, technical and managerial expertise required to stand out in a competitive job market. With these skills, you will make a measurable impact as a data scientist— a top-five Glassdoor job for the last five years in a row. Earn your MS in Applied Data Science online and be the one your organization turns to for data insights.
Ranked #26 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs
Ranked #14 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans
A Curriculum That Prepares You to Drive Business Solutions
Developed in collaboration with the Whitman School of Management, our online MS in Applied Data Science curriculum will provide you with the ability to draw insights from both the fields of information science and management.
This unique collaboration allows you to explore the impact data science has on businesses, and gives you the opportunity to customize your coursework based on your goals.
Gain a strong data science foundation, and be able to choose between four tracks to specialize your degree:
- Data and Business Analytics – delve deeper into the business applications of data science
- Language Analytics – focus on unstructured language data
- Data Pipelines and Platforms – explore data collection and data engineering
- Artificial Intelligence – learn how to use advanced deep learning predictive models in an ethical way
With this unique curriculum you’ll graduate with the data science skills needed to make an impact on any industry.
You can also earn a Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Security Management or Enterprise Technology Management.
Pursue Your Career Goals
Whether you are just starting your career in data science or want to become a machine learning engineer, our curriculum can help you achieve your career goals. Visit our resource pages to learn more:
- Start a Career in Data Science
- Become a Machine Learning Engineer
You’ll also have access to our Virtual Career Center and personalized career coaching. Visit our career services page to learn more.
Make Data-Driven Decisions for Your Organization
Earn your MS in Applied Data Science online and develop new business strategies based on data.
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Stay Connected and Get Support Through Our iSchool Community
Whether you live in New York or across the country, you’ll build a network of passionate students and alumni that work in roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Business operations analyst
- Consultant
- Data architect
- Database architect
- Data scientist
- Operations research and systems analyst
- Software developer
- Solutions engineer
- Technical integration analyst
And with our online learning platform, you’ll attend live classes, connect with classmates on project-based coursework and have one-on-one sessions with your professors—keeping you connected to the iSchool community.
“Many projects during the program prepared me for application within the workplace. Having a better understanding of business and analytics helped me recognize trends and perform analyses. With the help of my professors and classmates, I learned the different techniques that can be applied to analyze data sets as well as algorithms for different situations.”
Kirby Hood
MS in Applied Data Science 2019, Senior Enterprise Data Scientist
Visit our student and alumni page to read more stories about our Orange community.
Explore Our Admissions Process
You can choose from four cohort start dates. Apply now by submitting your resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement about why you want to pursue your Master of Applied Data Science at Syracuse University. No GRE scores are required to apply. Review application requirements and connect with our admissions team to learn more.
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Earn your M.S. in Applied Data Science online and join a diverse network of tech professionals. Request information today.
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- U.S. News & World Report, Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs. (Retrieved June 2024)
- Glassdoor, 50 Best Jobs in America for 2020. (Retrieved October 2020)
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs. (Retrieved June 2024)
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs for Veterans. (Retrieved June 2024)
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