Data Science
| Program Info: | |
|---|---|
| Program Code: | SADS(1) |
| Degree: | M.S. |
| School: | Computer/Mathematical/Natural Sciences |
| General Requirements: | Statement of Purpose |
| Transcript(s) | |
| TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students) * | |
| Program-Specific Requirements: | Letter of Recommendation (optional) |
| CV/Resume | |
| Description of Research/Work Experience | |
| Prior Coursework** | |
| Proficiency in programming languages*** | |
| Application Deadlines | February 28, 2024 (Fall 2025 International) |
| May 30, 2025 (Fall 2025 Domestic) | |
| Contact Program: | Website: https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/science-academy-graduate-programs/ms-data-science |
| Email: scienceacademy@umd.edu | |
| Phone: 301-405-9101 |
1. The Golden Identification Program is not eligible for Continuing Education Programs (Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Credit Learning) administered through the Office of Extended Studies. To learn more about Golden ID, click here.
*Applicants needing to submit TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, and are applying to in-person programs on the 12-week calendar, must submit scores meeting our Requirements for Full Enrollment. Students in 12-week programs are not permitted to register for English language condition courses (Intensive English, English Bridge Program, nor the Writing course).
**Prior coursework establishing quantitative ability (i.e. calculus, linear algebra, basic statistics etc.).
***Proficiency in programming languages, demonstrated either through prior programming coursework or substantial software development experience.