Data Science: Master's Degree

The university of denver’s ms in data science program helps you advance your career, grow your earning potential, and prepare for advanced data science roles. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, pivot from another career, or begin your professional journey, our program equips you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your career goals. 

Our cutting-edge program will help you reinforce essential computational skills and mathematical knowledge through applied practice and project-based learning. You will hone data modeling, analytical, and decision-making skills as you develop a portfolio of projects tailored to your interests and career aspirations.

Program at a Glance

• We offer both online and on-campus program tracks. Our flexible approach ensures that you can pursue advanced education without compromising your other commitments. Begin your application process today.

Empowering Future Data Scientists

• Learn from Leaders- MS in Data Science courses are taught by experienced faculty who are academics, data science leaders, innovators and executives across a range of industries. Access their wealth of wisdom and professional mentorship throughout this program.
• Industry-Aligned and Applied Content- Our course content aligns with in-demand skills.  What you learn in class applies in real-world scenarios and projects throughout the curriculum, which will deepen your experience, expand your skills and sharpen your expertise. 
• Personalized Student Support- Your trusted academic advisor will help you craft your career-focused academic plan, offering support and assistance with academic and administrative matters throughout your journey.
• Experiential Learning- Explore our Data Science Program's distinctive feature—an optional for-credit data science internship. Gain real-world experience and valuable professional connections with organizations such as McKesson Health Solutions, Xcel Energy, Jefferson County (Colorado), American Family Insurance, Nike and Charles Schwab. 
• Career Focus- We offer a robust array of services to help support and accelerate your career, including coaching, job search support, networking opportunities and workshops.
• Diverse and Inclusive Community- You’ll benefit from a diverse community of faculty and learners deeply committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and justice and representing a wide array of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Student Experience

• Throughout the MS in Data Science program, you will have access to a host of support options to ensure you’re receiving the resources and guidance you need to accomplish your goals. 

Admission Manager

• Once you request information about the program, you will be paired with Kevin Alt, who will answer questions and guide you through the application process.

Student Success Manager

• Once you enroll, you’ll have access to Kirt Mendes, our student success advisor who will help craft your career-focused academic plan with you, offering support and assistance with academic and administrative matters throughout your journey.

Career Counseling

• Our advisors and the DU Career Center offer one-on-one career guidance - from resume and cover letter development and mock interviews to connections with alumni in the field.

Experienced Faculty

• MS in Data Science courses taught by experienced faculty who are academics, data science leaders, innovators and executives across a range of industries. Access their wealth of wisdom and professional mentorship throughout this program. 

Diverse and Inclusive Community

• Once in the program, you’ll benefit from a diverse community of faculty and learners deeply committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and justice and representing a wide array of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Internships

• Explore our Data Science Program's distinctive feature — an optional for-credit data science internship. Gain real-world experience and valuable professional connections with organizations such as McKesson Health Solutions, Xcel Energy, Jefferson County (Colorado), American Family Insurance, Nike and Charles Schwab.