M.S. in Data Science
Master’s Degree
Help forge the future of Big Data.
With the exponential growth of Big Data over the past few years, the need for Data Scientists becomes more and more pronounced and urgent.
The Data Science Institute at Saint Peter’s University is training the next generation of Data Science students offering a cutting edge academic program to meet such demands and train the next generation of data scientists. The Institute works closely with industry thought leaders to bring innovative ideas to market.
The Data Science program integrates scientific methods from statistics, computer science and data-based business management to extract knowledge from data and drive decision making. Our curriculum provides students with a rigorous course of study in big data technologies, applications and practices a pathway for student internships and full-time employment. Graduates are prepared to meet the challenges at the intersection between big data, business analytics, and other emerging fields.
In addition to the Masters program, we offer customized certificate and training courses in the field of analytics. One semester preparatory courses are designed for graduate students and tailored for international studies to gain professional industry.
At A Glance | |
Degree Awarded: | Master of Science in Data Science |
Course Locations: | Jersey City Campus |
Program Duration: | 36 Credits: A full‐time student taking 24 credits/year should complete in 1.5 years. |
Calendar: | Trimester |
Course Format: | Classes meet in person Monday to Friday during the day or during the evening. |
Accelerated BS to MS in Data Science Program
You can earn your undergraduate degree and a MS in Data Science in five years through our Accelerated Program.
Data Science is the discipline that integrates scientific methods from statistics, computer science and business management to extract knowledge from data to drive decision making. This program is designed for students with a background in computer science, applied science, business, or economics. For preparedness, students need to be currently enrolled in a BS program.
For more details, see the program description: Accelerated BS to MS in Data Science Program.
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Industry Partners
The Institute brings industry leaders, academics and researchers together to create a unique program tailored to the career needs of professionals and students. Industry partners, including IBM, American Express, Red Hat, Oracle, Pfizer, UPS, Verisk Analytics, serve on the advisory board to address the need for advanced analytics talent in industry.
Data Science Laboratory
With our new state-of-the-art Data Science laboratory, the Institute seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration with students, faculty and industry at the frontiers of data analytics and big data. Students and faculty are advancing research to unlock the potential of data to transform our knowledge and thinking.
Data Scientist: Top Job to Pursue in 2017
According to Glassdoor.com, Data Scientists lead the way for top jobs in America for 2017 based on earning potential, job satisfaction rating and number of job openings. CareerCast also reports the annual median salary for a Data Scientist as $128,240 with a growth outlook of 16%.
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Data Science student Shah Shoib recently completed a patent analytics project, "Analyzing and Visualizing Patent Data Using Tableau Desktop."
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Kristy Allan
Senior Assistant Director of International Admission
E-mail: intadmission@saintpeters.edu
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Our professors update the syllabus every semester based on market needs, which is fantastic.
Abdulaziz A. '17,
MS in Data Science
After only one semester in Saint Peter's Data Science program, I was offered an internship at Verisk Analytics in Jersey City. What I learned at Saint Peter's gave me a head start in my career as a Data Scientist.
Robert Hipps, '16
Career Opportunities
By 2018, the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills and the know-how to use Big Data to make effective decisions.
- Computer forensics
- Data scientist
- Operations data analyst
- Computer forensics
- Data scientist
- Operations data analyst