About the Program

The first master’s degree of its kind in South Carolina, the College’s new Master of Data Science and Analytics offers students from any undergraduate program access to an advanced degree in the growing field of data science. The new graduate degree in data science will focus on machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data and analytics with an emphasis on producing the next evolution of advanced data science practitioners.

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Program Learning Outcomes: Skills and Knowledge

  • Graduates will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of computer programming, data organization, data mining, data visualization, and algorithms.
  • Graduates will demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding in the core area of mathematics and statistics, including optimization, machine learning, regression, and linear algebra.
  • Graduates will synthesize the knowledge learned throughout the program in either a thesis or practicum setting. Specifically, students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding in the core area of mathematics and statistics, including optimization, machine learning, regression, and linear algebra. They will also demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer programming, data organization, data mining, data visualization, and algorithms.

Modalities of Instruction

Face-to-Face

Aspirational Career Sector

  • 51. Information (Print Publishing, Software, Motion Picture, Audio & Music, Radio & TV, Telecommunication, Data, Other Information Technology)
  • 52. Finance & Insurance
  • 53. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  • 54. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (Legal, CPA & Taxes, Architect & Landscape, Engineering, Design Services, Computer Systems, Administrative Professional Consulting, Scientific R&D, PR Marketing & Advertising, Photography, Translation & Interpretation Services, Veterinary Services)
  • 61. Education
  • 62. Health Care & Social Assistance
  • 55. Management of Companies & Enterprises
  • 48-49. Transportation & Warehousing
  • 44-45. Retail Trade
  • 42. Wholesale Trade
  • 31-33. Manufacturing
  • 22. Utilities (associated with Energy & Power)
  • 11. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting