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Applied Data Science Course Catalog
The online Master of Science in Applied Data Science program meets the same high academic standards of Syracuse University’s on-campus program. The curriculum is 36 credits and can be completed in 18 months. Designed to provide students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the curriculum is structured as follows:
Primary Core Coursework – 18 Credits
Primary core coursework builds foundational knowledge and skills in preparation for more advanced data application and techniques.
Analytics Application Core Courses – 3 to 6 Credits
Analytics application core courses provide students with an opportunity to choose one or two specializations so they can develop their preferred area of expertise. Students will learn to apply practical data science techniques to solve complex problems and pull insights from data.
Electives – 12 to 15 Credits
Elective coursework allows students to develop advanced skills in another area of interest or within their specialization.
Exit Requirement - Portfolio Milestone
Students choose specific projects throughout the program that best showcase their particular skills. Completed projects are included in the final portfolio and submitted to a panel of faculty for review in students’ final term.
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