The Master of Science in Data Science provides a multidisciplinary data science degree. Curriculum core courses include:
- Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
- Statistical Foundations for Data Science
- Data Mining and Analysis
- Databases and Computational Tools Used in Big Data
The multidisciplinary curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science and machine learning.
This program will prepare you for a variety of career options associated with data science, including:
- Consulting agencies
- Financial services firms
- Government agencies
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
- Marketing services
- Private commercial corporations
- Technology companies
The Department of Statistics is the curricular home of the program. The Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) coordinates the joint governance of the degree by the participating departments:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics