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Auburn University - College of Engineering Master of Science - Data Science and Engineering - Online

Auburn University - College of Engineering

Master of Science - Data Science and Engineering - Online

Auburn, USA

2 up to 6 Years

English

Part time

01 Apr 2025

May 2025

USD 949 / per credit

Distance Learning

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Key Summary

    About: The Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science and Engineering is an online program designed to equip you with essential skills in data analysis, machine learning, and big data technologies. You'll engage with hands-on projects and gain practical experience to understand complex data systems. This program blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing you for the evolving data landscape.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including data scientist, data engineer, business analyst, and machine learning engineer. Opportunities span across industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare, where data-driven decision-making is crucial.

Introduction

  • Auburn Engineering Online Graduate Programs ranked 17th by U.S. News and World Report (2022)
  • Courses delivered by streaming video

Why this degree?

The Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering program, offered online, prepares students to pursue careers in data science and engineering, where valuable insights are derived from massive amounts of raw data. Our high‐quality curriculum offers an excellent balance between theory and application, equipping students with foundational skills and state‐of‐the‐art technologies related to the next generation of big data applications.

Online students typically have up to six years to complete their coursework. This program blends graduate‐level courses in core topics like data mining, machine learning, and statistical learning. The program also offers a wide variety of electives in addition to a required capstone experience, in which students apply their knowledge and skills to a real‐world application scenario.

There are two formal options in the program: the data engineering option, administered by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and the data science option, managed by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Both options are now available to online students.

What can you expect?

Once admitted into Auburn Engineering's graduate online program, you will work with the graduate program officer to create a plan of study.

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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