MS in Data Science

The MS in Data Science (MSDS) in Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University prepares you to make significant contributions to all aspects of computational and data-driven processes that are woven into all aspects of society, economy, and public discourse.

It is our goal that this program leads to solution of problems and synthesis of knowledge related to the methodical, generalizable, and scalable extraction of insights from data as well as the design of new information systems and products that enable actionable use of those insights to advance scholarly as well as practical pursuits in a wide range of application domains.

The MSDS is a flexible program designed to meet the goals of students looking to pursue either academic or professional careers in Data Science. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to pursue careers in which they will become leaders in their chosen areas, whether in academia through advanced graduate work in a PhD, or in industry (by collaborating, directing, and effectively managing diverse teams of practitioners working at the forefront of industrial R&D).