Master Of Science In Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Minimum Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree that is appropriate for the selected specialization, from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Computational Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence students are required to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, or a related discipline. Students seeking to specialize in other tracks are required to have the appropriate academic background.

  • Business Analytics students are required to have a highly quantitative undergraduate business degree, including Accounting, Finance or Information Systems. The program also encourages applicants with degrees in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. Applicants with several years work experience in a quantitative role would also be competitive absent a relevant undergraduate degree and coursework completed.

  • Biostatistics Data Analytics students are required to have the appropriate background as judged by the track’s Admissions Committee.

  • Public Policy Analytics students are required to have a high proficiency in quantitative and data analysis and have undergraduate degrees in students are required to have a highly quantitative undergraduate business degree, including Accounting, Finance or Information Systems. The program also encourages applicants with degrees in computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. Applicants with several years’ work experience in a quantitative role would also be competitive absent a relevant undergraduate degree and coursework completed.

• ‘B’ average or better in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division student in the bachelor’s program (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Applicants should have achieved undergraduate grades of B (at a minimum) in all undergraduate mathematics, statistics, and quantitative methods coursework.

• For applicants whose native language is not English, English proficiency exam scores of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS. English proficiency exam exemptions are based on the country in which the applicant completed their undergraduate degree, not on nationality. 

• Duolingo is being accepted through Fall 2023 term. A minimum score of 110 is required. Official test scores must be reported.

• GRE is currently being waived through fall 2023 admission cycles.

Required Documents

• Online graduate application/application fee.

• Beginning January 15th, 2023, official courses-by-course evaluation is required from a NACES member credential evaluation service for all international post-secondary (college or university) course work. The evaluation must come directly from the evaluation service to FIU certified as an official document. FIU only accepts secure transcripts of post-secondary school records and these must be received via official channels of mail or authorized electronic transmission. All credentials and documents submitted to the Office of Admissions become the property of FIU. FIU will not return original documents to the applicant or forward to other institutions. 

• If applicable, Official TOEFL and Duolingo scores must be reported by the testing agency.

  • The ETS school code for the TOEFL exam is 5206.

  • IELTS can be verified directly by admissions. Plesae be sure to upload or email a copy of your official IELTS score card.

• GRE is currently being waived through fall 2023 admission cycles.

• If admitted, All foreign educated students are required to provide proof of Degree / Diploma. This can be submitted upon arrival at FIU.

• Three letters of recommendation.

Supporting Documents

• Statement of purpose

• Resume

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Immigration Documents

These forms are required for international students only. 

• Bank and Sponsor Letter

• Declaration and Certification of Finances

• F-1 Transfer Form (if currently residing in the U.S. on an F-1 visa)