military benefits
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curriculum built around in-demand tools and languages
the master of science in data science online degree program was designed for working professionals looking to grow their skill set and advance their career. our program was developed in partnership with industry leaders from the technology and business fields. it incorporates industry-standard tools and languages including tableau, sas®, scala, python, r and microsoft azure®.2
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flex choice®: get credit for what you know
this master’s degree is a flex choice® competency-based education program (cbe). the unique design of its courses allows you to show what you know as soon as you know it. as a national leader in cbe, we are helping to advance this cutting-edge, faculty-led, project-based learning approach that prioritizes your learning over deadlines. for additional information, visit our flex choice page.
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four start dates a year
with four start dates a year and a total of 12 courses—each 11 weeks in length—you can begin your education when you’re ready and finish in as few as 18 months for as low as $20,000.1
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regional accreditation
rasmussen college is accredited by the higher learning commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the u.s. department of education.
master of science in data science (msds)
online master's degree
there has never been a better time to step into the rapidly growing, in-demand field of data science. the role of technology in business has changed dramatically over the last decade. with the increasing abundance of data available, businesses are placing more and more importance on roles that focus on the creation, analysis and presentation of data.
the rasmussen college online data science master's degree program relies on authentic assessments that encompass real-world scenarios, case studies that give insight into various industries and exploration of emerging analytical technologies. with no gre requirement and four start dates per year you can balance work, life and your education with a flexible, affordable, fully online, competency-based education program that can be completed in as few as 18 months for as low as $20,000.1
to become a successful data scientist, students need hands-on training with the latest tools, technology and platforms within a curriculum designed to target the needs of employers, now and in the future. coursework needs to be meaningful and connected to real-world data scenarios. the curriculum at rasmussen does all of this, and more.
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master of science in data science credentials offered
master of science in data science (msds)
master's degree
finish in as few as
18 months1
learning includes
- online
- flex choice®
- campus support and resources
intended for
students interested in advancing their careers with more knowledge of big data, deep analysis, artificial intelligence, processes that drive information, insights and business intelligence.
students interested in advancing their professional skills in analytics, leadership, strategy and management online in order to advance their career and become a strategic leader in their organization.
prepares you for
data scientist, data engineer, data architect, data modeler, data analyst, data developer or business analyst.
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6 data science careers you could launch with a master’s degree
data science is a field where job titles are forming and changing quickly. while the “newness” of the field can be exciting, it also can lead to confusion as job titles and the work typically done by people in these roles gets ironed out. find out what careers an online data science master's degree can lead you to.
read moreturn your online data science master's degree into a career
the ms data science online degree program was designed for working professionals looking to grow their skill set and advance their career. developed in partnership with industry leaders from the technology and business fields, it incorporates industry-standard tools and languages including tableau, sas®, scala, python, r and microsoft azure®. you’ll participate in project-based courses that simulate real-world scenarios by designing, implementing and communicating organizational analytical objectives.
according to the bureau of labor statistics (bls), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential.4 here's an example of where an online data science master’s degree can take you.
- completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
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tableau is a registered trademark of tableau software, inc. and/or its affiliates in the u.s. and certain other countries.
sas is a registered trademark of sas institute inc.
microsoft azure is registered trademarks of microsoft inc. - bureau of labor statistics, u.s. department of labor, occupational outlook handbook, [career information accessed may 1, 2020] www.bls.gov/ooh/. employment conditions in your area may vary.
- u.s. bureau of labor statistics, current population study. unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2019. accessed by 7/15/2020. data is for persons age 25 and older full-time wage and salary earners. //www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm