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The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà offers the following programs in Data Science and Analytics:

• Master of Data Science and Analytics
• Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
• Graduate Certificate in Fundamental Data Science and Analytics

Specializations offered under the Master of Data Science and Analytics and Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics:

• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Health Data Science and Biostatistics

• A four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution;
• A minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent;
• The successful completion of the following undergraduate courses:
  • one course in computer programming (such as Computer Science 217, Computer Science 231, Data Science 211, or equivalent)
  • one course in statistics (such as Statistics 205, Statistics 217, Statistics 321, Statistics 327, or equivalent), and
  • one course in either calculus or linear algebra (such as Mathematics 211, 249, 265, 275, or equivalent).

Note: In exceptional circumstances, individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievement may be considered for admission to this program (see A.1 Qualifications). The candidate must provide the Data Science Program Director with evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake this program. Such candidates may also be required to participate in an in-person interview with the Program Director and/or take one or more assessment tests provided by the program to establish their level of proficiency in the subject areas used as program prerequisites.

The deadline for completed applications is available on the Future Students website:

Graduate Certificate:

Graduate Diploma:

Master of Data Science and Analytics:

Students who wish to use the Graduate Certificate as a pathway to ladder into the Graduate Diploma program must apply to the Graduate Diploma program by the stated deadline.

Students who wish to ladder from the Graduate Diploma program into the Master’s degree must apply to the Master’s degree program by the stated deadline.

Graduate Certificate in Fundamental Data Science and Analytics

The Certificate requires 12 units of coursework consisting of:

• Data Science 601
• Data Science 602
• Data Science 603
• Data Science 604

Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics

The Diploma requires 24 units of coursework consisting of:

a) Graduate Certificate in Fundamental Data Science and Analytics (12 units)

b) 12 units of coursework in one specialization area:

Business Analytics Specialization

• Data Science 611
• Data Science 612
• Data Science 613
• Data Science 614

Health Data Science and Biostatistics Specialization

• Data Science 621
• Data Science 622
• Data Science 623
• Data Science 624

Master of Data Science and Analytics

The Master of Data Science and Analytics requires 36 units of coursework consisting of:

a) Graduate Certificate in Fundamental Data Science and Analytics (12 units)

b) 12 units of coursework in one of the specialization areas listed above.

c) 12 units of:

• Data Science 691
• Data Science 693 or 695*
  

*Note: Students who acquire a paid internship are to register in Data 693; students who acquire an unpaid internship are to register in Data 695.

Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)

The Data Science and Analytics Professional Program will allow students to pursue the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade).

Students may choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.

The use of the CG grade will affect students' eligibility for internal awards.

An Academic Coordinator is assigned to each cohort in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's programs.

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section.