Master of Science in
Data Science

The project-based, customizable Master of Science in Data Science program is designed to prepare students to use the latest computational and analytic tools to solve data-intensive problems in business, industry and government. Graduates will learn the mathematical theory and computing techniques necessary to be successful practitioners in a growing field.

Strong Career Potential

  • Opportunities to enhance your marketability in the fields of safety, cybersecurity, business, homeland security and more.

Hands-On Learning

  • All courses are project-based and allow for hands-on experience culminating in a final capstone project or an internship.

Harnessing Data

  • Transform data into reliable, actionable decisions by applying a combination of data understanding, analytical skills and domain knowledge.

Small Class Sizes

  • Program emphasizes team projects as learning tools and facilitates student-faculty interaction.

Industry Connections

  • Benefit from the university’s partnerships with industry and over 148,000 alumni around the world.

Notable Careers

  • Airport Research Operations Analyst

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 22% by 2030.
  • Average salary in this industry: $126,830

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • American Airlines

30 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL

Specializations

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Business
  • Aviation Safety
  • Cybersecurity
  • High-Performance Computing and Big Data
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Factors
  • Lehman Engineering and Technology Center – Houses a Cray® CS™ cluster supercomputer to solve complex computational problems such as research analysis, modeling and simulation.
  • Nonlinear Waves Lab – Contains a wave tank with data-acquisition hardware for computation and is one of the most advanced labs of its kind in the U.S.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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