About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
30%
Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
The University of Miami's Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) is designed to provide interdisciplinary connections and experiential learning opportunities across all aspects of data science and computing: from machine learning to marine science, from city planning to communications. Here at the University of Miami, our graduate program is unique in that it welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds. Our cross-curricular offerings provide a variety of educational, experiential, and ultimately, occupational pathways for graduates to apply data science methodologies to their respective fields.
Interested students can complete the MS with a concentration in Technical Data Science, Marketing, Smart Cities, Data Visualization, Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, or Educational Measurement and Statistics.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30%Application Fee
$85
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Additional Requirements
International applications have additional requirements. Please visit msdatascience.miami.edu for more information or contact us at msdsadmissions@miami.edu.
Application Deadline
The MSDS program has the following application deadlines:
Fall Deadline: May 15
Spring Deadline: October 15
Careers
Below you will find examples of Data Science careers and the average salary for that career:
- Applications Architect: $134,520.00
- Business Intelligence (BI) Developer: $89,333.00
- Data Analyst: $83,878.00
- Data Architect: $137,630.00
- Data Engineer: $151.307.00
- Data Scientist: $139,840.00
- Enterprise Architect: $161,272.00
- Infrastructure Architect: $126,353.00
- Machine Learning Engineer: $114,826.00
- Machine Learning Scientist: $139,840.00
- Statistician: $93,589.00
Data Science has been called “the sexiest job of the 21st century.” Founded on computer science, mathematics, statistics, and optimization techniques, data scientists add deep content knowledge in specialized applications such as communications, architecture, and marine sciences. Training data scientists requires an interdisciplinary approach that ensures that the students are able to take up the role of data scientist in any organization.
Many large companies today have data science departments. Data scientists who can not only perform various data analysis techniques but also are able to interpret the results by drawing on their domain knowledge into actionable items are in high demand, as executives seek talented individuals capable of unlocking the hidden value in big data to garner strategic insights and business results. The challenges of modern data science require data scientists to possess strong training in both data analysis technologies and also domain specific issues.
What Our Students Say
The MSDS program has opened a world of knowledge that was previously closed to me. From machine learning to journalism and bioinformatics, I feel that this program has given me the opportunity to pursue the field that most matches my interests.
Samir Iskandarani - Actuary, BMI Industries, Master of Science, Technical Data Science track ‘21Initially what attracted me to the MSDS program was finding out there was a marketing track. In my music/entertainment internship we use data to gain insights to learn about consumer markets and audience research. Also, through the IBM Skills Academy class, I have been able to learn how to use the IBM Watson Studio platform specifically designed for data science in marketing.
Nyanti Eason - Intern, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Master of Science, Marketing track ‘22The MSDS program at UM was an informative and rewarding experience. The best aspect of the degree, in my opinion, was the multidisciplinary component – I was able to apply the data science skills gained in the atmospheric science track to the study of ocean and atmosphere. It was like revisiting my marine science undergraduate degree from a new angle.
Rafael de la Zerda - PhD Student, University of Hawaii Manoa, Master of Science, Marine & Atmonspheric Science track ‘21
The MSDS program has opened a world of knowledge that was previously closed to me. From machine learning to journalism and bioinformatics, I feel that this program has given me the opportunity to pursue the field that most matches my interests.
Initially what attracted me to the MSDS program was finding out there was a marketing track. In my music/entertainment internship we use data to gain insights to learn about consumer markets and audience research. Also, through the IBM Skills Academy class, I have been able to learn how to use the IBM Watson Studio platform specifically designed for data science in marketing.
The MSDS program at UM was an informative and rewarding experience. The best aspect of the degree, in my opinion, was the multidisciplinary component – I was able to apply the data science skills gained in the atmospheric science track to the study of ocean and atmosphere. It was like revisiting my marine science undergraduate degree from a new angle.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Additional Information
- Financial Aid Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
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