Colleges with Data Science Degrees

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1. New Data Science Certificate Program | Data Science 101

   June 11, 2012

   […] also added this certificate program to my list of College’s offering data science degrees. Share this:Like this:LikeBe the first to like this […]

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   vs

   June 12, 2012

   http://online.georgiasouthern.edu/index.php?link=grad_ComputerScience

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      Ryan Swanstrom

      June 12, 2012

      I will add it to the list. Thanks

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         Paul Russo, Ph.D.

         June 27, 2013

         Hi Ryan, I thought that the CUNY program was on your list, but I can’t find it. City University of New York offers a fully-online MS in Data Analytics. Focus is on quantitative methods, computation, data management/manipulation-all grounded in a variety contexts). It’s a 36-credit program that can be completed in three semesters with a total cost just under $16,000 for both in-state and out-of-state residence. Great if you can add to your lists.

         See:http://sps.cuny.edu/programs/ms_dataanalytics

         Thanks, Paul

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         June 27, 2013

         Thanks Paul,
         I did write a blog post about the program (http://datascience101.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/another-data-science-program-in-nyc-also-online/), but I guess I forgot to add it to the list. Anyhow, nice catch and thanks for letting me know.

         Ryan

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         Paul Russo, Ph.D.

         June 28, 2013

         Great. BTW, we give you a thank you and mention in our last data analytics webinar. 650 attending. Have a listen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3VvbNrCqg&list=PLAzzv1Ff1A5zo4lbEJKCMxyi6iMT03z6j

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         June 28, 2013

         That is awesome. Thanks.

         Ryan

      5. 

         john

         February 12, 2014

         great resource. thank you for compiling this list and keeping it up to date.

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         February 12, 2014

         You are welcome

      7. 

         sergiu buciumas (@banditu0709)

         May 14, 2015

         Ryan,
         Kennesaw State University now does have Ph.D. in Analytics and Data Science
         https://datascience.kennesaw.edu/

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         July 15, 2015

         Sergiu,
         Yes, I was aware of the program. Thanks for the reminder to add it to my list. It is now on the list.

         Ryan

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      Sid

      March 25, 2014

      Ryan, thank you for compiling this list. Do you know what schools offer online doctoral degrees in big data? Thank you.

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         March 25, 2014

         You are welcome. As far as I know, there not any online doctoral programs in big data.

         Ryan

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         Sid

         March 26, 2014

         Thank you, Ryan. I have only found one, at Colorado Technical University – not as prestigious as other schools mentioned in this forum – but there is at least one.

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         Ryan Swanstrom

         March 26, 2014

         Hey, thanks for that. I will add CTU to the list.

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   Monty

   June 12, 2012

   http://www.usfca.edu/analytics/

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      Ryan Swanstrom

      June 12, 2012

      Thanks added to the list

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4. How To Learn Data Science? | Data Science 101

   June 19, 2012

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   RK

   July 1, 2012

   There is one more in the similar lines offered by LSU. Here is the link http://businessanalytics.lsu.edu/

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   ramkumar

   July 19, 2012

   Hi,

   Here are couple of schools in the similar lines

   http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/global-degrees/business-analytics/index.htm

   http://broad.msu.edu/businessanalytics/

   Please add them to the list!!

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      Ryan Swanstrom

      July 19, 2012

      Added to the list. Thanks

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   Andrew

   August 7, 2012

   http://cofc.edu/academics/majorsandminors/discovery-informatics.php

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      Ryan Swanstrom

      August 7, 2012

      thanks, updated

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8. Graduate Programs in Big Data and Data Science | What's The Big Data?

   August 9, 2012

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9. 

   Carl

   August 24, 2012

   Also, please see the Information School at UC Berkeley: http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/

   The courses included many Big Data science courses. The computer science department also has a few Data Mining / Machine Learning / Data Science classes that are worth mentioning.

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      Ryan Swanstrom

      August 25, 2012

      OK, thanks. I have added it.

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10. 

    Eileen

    August 31, 2012

    iSchool @ Syracuse University offers their program completely online

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       September 1, 2012

       Do they also offer an on-campus option?

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    Palak

    September 3, 2012

    Hi,
    I’m confounded by the title of this post. The post is edifying, even a saviour for a person scouring the web for info on degrees germane, however there seems to be a discrepancy between data science and analytics.

    http://www.informationweek.com/software/business-intelligence/can-analytics-degree-bridge-the-business/240006245

    This article mentions the discrepancy.
    Furthermore I’d like to say, I’m just a dilettante; I could be wrong.

    Can you please Explain the difference between the two, if there is any.

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       September 3, 2012

       I think there is large debate about the difference, but I would agree with the article. Data Science seems to come more from the computer science side and analytics appears to come from a business focus.

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          Palak

          September 3, 2012

          Which one of these, a full time graduate degree, would be suitable for a CS undergrad?

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          September 3, 2012

          Palak,
          I would say most of the M.S. programs above would be suitable for a person with a B.S. in computer science. It is important to note that most data science/analytics degrees are going to have some level of business courses involved. That said, the North Carolina State program has been around for a few years. Plus, I think the Stevens program would be a good fit too. If you are interested in a PhD, Berkeley has a lot of good research going on in the area.
          Good Luck.

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          Palak

          September 3, 2012

          Due to the lack of business & statistics background, I’m looking for one which runs for a duration of about 15-20 months.
          Having gone through each and every one in the post, to me, Northwestern has the most appealing curriculum. However, its tuition is overwhelming.
          I visited the webpages listing the student profiles at NCSU and other M.S.A. degree programs, what I noticed is that most of the students already have some concrete experience &/or a solid math/stat background. I, on the other hand, possess none.
          I’ll, surely, look into Stevens’ curriculum, but doesn’t Cincinnati offer a similar curriculum?

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          DAVID

          December 15, 2012

          Slight tangent, I have a BA in economics, advanced in Stata and have a decent background in math but have no CS experience. I’m more interested on the business side of data. Any recommendations on the type of programs I should look into to learn data science? My original plan was to do JC and coursera courses

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          December 15, 2012

          Are you looking to go back to school for a bachelors/masters or just learn some extra skills? I would say learning a bit of computer programming would be beneficial for anyone wanting to get into data science.

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          DAVID

          December 15, 2012

          Definitely not trying to do another bachelor’s, I’m trying gain sufficient knowledge to comfortably move into a business role in tech companies, then hopefully do a grad program after I have have a few more years of experience

       7. 

          Hardik

          September 20, 2014

          Hi Palak/Ryan,

          Thank you for keeping the list updated as there are hardly any websites where you will find information in one blog.

          I am planning for Fall 2015 and have interest in pursuing Masters in DS.

          I would also like to know the fees for Masters in Data Science. Also how different it is from Masters in CS/MIS/Business Analytic.

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          September 21, 2014

          I cannot real speak to the fees involved with the programs. A degree in data science is usually more interdisciplinary and we’ll – rounded than a program run out of a single department. CS focuses more on algorithms, business focuses more on management. I hope that helps.

          Thanks
          Ryan

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          Hardik

          September 22, 2014

          Thank you Ryan for the quick reply. Quite useful.
          Have a good day. 🙂

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    Palak

    September 12, 2012

    BIDA @ CMU

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       September 13, 2012

       got a link?

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          Palak

          September 13, 2012

          http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-information-systems-and-management/information-systems-management-mism/business-intelligence-data-analytics/index.aspx

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          September 13, 2012

          Got it. Thanks. I added it to the list.

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    Bernice Rogowitz

    November 13, 2012

    It’s not all about business!
    Some of the posts align data science and analytics with business applications. It’s important to keep in mind that scientists and researchers of all stripes are using statistical approaches, optimization, clustering, outlier detection and data cleansing methods, etc., not just analysts in the business world. In fact, some of the most sophisticated models come from outside of business. And, don’t forget the importance of analytics for finding features in non-structured data, such as images, text, 3-D models and simulations, etc. The large scope for data science and analytics was recently explored in a workshop: http://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/exploratory-seminars/new-multidisciplinary-approach-data-understanding

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 14, 2012

       Thanks for the great comment.

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14. Data Science: It’s Not All About Business | Data Science 101

    November 20, 2012

    […] a great comment was posted on the list of Colleges With Data Science Degrees. Currently, many of the data science related college programs are being built in the Business […]

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    Jim

    November 20, 2012

    http://web.ccsu.edu/datamining/

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 21, 2012

       Thanks Jim, I added to the list.

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    Sam

    November 21, 2012

    Hey Ryan do you think for a B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) grad in Computer Science with work experience (ERP systems and Exposure of BI) of almost 2 years which MS in BA is more suitable -10 months FT (Full-Time) or >15 months FT.

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 21, 2012

       That is a good question. I think some of the shorter 9-10 month masters degree programs are geared toward highly experienced business professionals. With only 2 years of experience, I am not sure you fit the “highly experienced” category. I would suggest a longer program for you, but that is just my opinion.

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       Palak

       November 21, 2012

       Don’t mean to intrude, I’m from a similar background with less work exp.
       Ryan is right, 2 year program would be better. If you observe the student profiles of such programs, you’ll find experienced professionals or freshers with a math/stat bachelors.
       I’m looking for a program with a longer duration too. CMU’s BIDA is the only one I could find. Hope it helps.

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    Sam

    November 22, 2012

    Thanks Ryan & Palak..

    If you guys can give me info on universities which are offering greater than 15 months Full-Time course that will be of great help. As the course is new, there are some handful of universities and in them I am confused regarding which are the ones to go for. Moreover will it be a good option to go for universities that are not highly ranked but have introduced MS in BA.

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 22, 2012

       The list above contains some good options. Here is another link to a similar list. http://whatsthebigdata.com/2012/04/12/graduate-programs-in-big-data-analyticsdata-science/
       Steven’s looks to have a good program for you. http://www.stevens.edu/howe/academics/graduate/business-intelligence-analytics-bi-ms
       Plus NYU would be a good option since New York has a lot of companies focusing on data currently. http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/global-degrees/business-analytics/index.htm

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          Palak

          November 22, 2012

          Ryan, Steven’s has 15 month program. Do you reckon it’s sufficiently long?

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          November 22, 2012

          Look at it this way. Consider you join a traditional M.S. program which is 21 months because you start in September and end in May. Plus, you typically take the summer off to work/intern/rest. Suppose you don’t take the summer off and the traditional program is down to 18 months. Then 15 months doesn’t sound like such a crunch. It is a bit of a squeeze, but I think it is sufficient.

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          Palak

          November 22, 2012

          Two things bother me.
          Time: adjusting to a new environment, especially foreign, could take time. So I’d gladly take the summer break.
          Experience: I recently spoke to a Warehousing professional here. Rather than thriving on vague terms, he explained me how the lack of domain (any domain) expertise could render the analytics degree useless. I, for one, have no domain expertise as such.

          Am I thinking in the wrong direction?

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          November 22, 2012

          Palak (and Sam),
          Thanks for the good discussion. If time and a new environment are a concern, then definitely look for a traditional program. There are plenty of good choices on the list. If you really want to get into the analytics space, you could go to school or you could try to transition into an analytics job or you could just try learning it yourself on the internet.
          I don’t think the analytics degree would ever be useless, but with some experience and domain knowledge it would probably be more beneficial.

          Ryan

18. Make 2013 Your Year for Learning Data Science | Data Science 101

    January 1, 2013

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    Rowena Boddington

    January 23, 2013

    Hi Ryan,

    Great post.

    There’s another one at Imperial College Business School in London.

    It’s a joint programme with Imperial’s department of computing and combines data science with management.

    http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/programmes/msc-data-science

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       January 23, 2013

       Thanks Rowena. It has been added to the list.

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          Malli

          May 13, 2013

          The message says “Unfortunately Imperial College Business School is no longer offering this programme.” The message is generic so it might be an error or they might really have stopped running this programme. Thanks

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          May 13, 2013

          Malli,
          Thanks for sharing. I am seeing the error as well. However, the program was supposed to new this fall, so maybe it is an error. I will try to check the link in a few more days.

          Thanks,
          Ryan

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    Kirk Borne

    January 24, 2013

    We had one of the first dedicated to true Data Science (started 6 years ago):
    George Mason University
    http://spacs.gmu.edu/category/academics/undergraduate-programs/

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    Kirk Borne

    January 24, 2013

    Forgot to mention in my preceding post, we have a PhD in Informatics (Data Science), coupled with Computational Science, though a student can pursue either one. The program has existed since 1991 (over 20 years!) and has graduated approximately 250 PhDs:
    http://spacs.gmu.edu/phd-in-computational-sciences-and-informatics/

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       January 25, 2013

       Kirk,
       Thanks, I have updated the list.

       Ryan

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    February 19, 2013

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31. 

    Fabius

    February 21, 2013

    MSc in Data Science and Analytics – Royal Holloway, University of London
    http://www.rhul.ac.uk/computerscience/prospectivestudents/postgraduatetaught/bigdata.aspx

    Informatics MSc – The University of Edinburgh
    http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/postgraduate/msc/msc-informatics

    MSc in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning – UCL
    http://www.csml.ucl.ac.uk/courses/msc_csml/

    MSc Big Data and Text Analytics – University of Essex
    http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_details.aspx?course=MSC+G51512

    Business Intelligence Systems and Data Mining MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert – De Montfort University
    http://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-courses/business-intelligence-systems-and-data-mining-msc.aspx

    MSc Data Warehousing and Data Mining – University of Greenwich
    http://www.cms.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate/dwadm.asp

    MSc Knowledge Discovery and Datamining – University of East Anglia
    http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-degree/detail/msc-knowledge-discovery-and-datamining

    MSc. Applied Statistics and Datamining – University of St Andrews
    http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/datamining/

    PhD Studentships in Statistics Available: “Big Data” and its Applications
    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/statistics/news/news-010212

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32. 

    Fabius

    February 21, 2013

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_science#Academic_programs
    Not all these programs are listed on your page (e.g., Master of Science in Information Engineering – University of Konstanz).

    Anyway, great job man!

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       February 22, 2013

       Thanks, I will try to update my list soon.

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    February 22, 2013

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    Fabio

    February 22, 2013

    In my previous post, I forgot:

    MSc Data Engineering – Aalborg University
    http://www.studyguide.aau.dk/programmes/postgraduate/55777/

    MSc Statistics and Data Mining – Linköping University
    http://www.liu.se/utbildning/pabyggnad/F7MSM?l=en

    Msc in Business Analytics – UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
    http://www.smurfitschool.ie/businessanalytics/

    Master of Business Intelligence & Decision Support Systems (MU1) – University of Milan-Bicocca
    http://www.bimasterbicocca.it/index.php?lang=en

    MSc International Business (track: Business Intelligence) – Maastricht University
    http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/show/id=378498/langid=42

    Business Intelligence MSc – Aarhus University
    http://kandidat.au.dk/en/economics-and-business-administration-business-intelligence/

    MSc Algorithms and Machine Learning – University of Helsinki
    http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/en/prospective/algorithms-and-machine-learning

    MSc Computer Science (specialization: Databases) – University of Antwerp
    http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=.COMPUTERSCIENCE

    MSc Business Intelligence – Dalarna University
    http://www.du.se/en/bi

    MSc Advanced Computing (Machine Learning and Data Mining) – University of Bristol
    http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2013/prog_details/ENGF/247

    MSc Machine Learning and Data Mining – Aalto University
    http://www.aalto.fi/en/studies/education/programme/machine_learning_data_mining_master/

    MSc Machine Learning – KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    http://www.kth.se/en/studies/programmes/master/programmes/it/machinelearning

    MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics – University of Westminster
    http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/subjects/business-information-systems/postgraduate-courses/part-time-evening-only/p09epbua-msc-business-intelligence-and-analytics

    MSc Artificial intelligence and decision specialization (M2) – Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)
    http://www.upmc.fr/en/education/diplomas/sciences_and_technologies/masters/master_of_computer_science/artificial_intelligence_and_decision_specialization_m2.html

    MSc Database Professional – Sheffield Hallam University
    http://www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus/course/200/

    MSc Data Mining and Knowledge Management – Université de Nantes
    http://www.em-dmkm.eu/

    MSc Automatic Data Processing – TELECOM SudParis
    http://www.telecom-sudparis.eu/msc?idm=25

    MRes Advanced Science (Computer Science pathway) (Data Mining) – University of Liverpool
    http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/school-of-electrical-engineering-electronics-and-computer-science/computer-science/mres/advanced-science-computer-sciences-data-mining-pathway/overview/

    MSc Advanced Computer Science (Data Analytics) – University of Leeds
    http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/computing/postgraduate/masters-advanced-computer-science-data-analytics/index.shtml

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35. 

    Anthony Tomasic

    February 28, 2013

    Don’t forget us!
    Carnegie Mellon University Very Large Information Systems http://vlis.isri.cmu.edu/

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 8, 2013

       Thanks, I will add it to the list soon.

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    Fabio

    February 28, 2013

    MSc Web Science and Big Data Analytics – UCL
    http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/admissions/msc_web_science/

    MSc in Computing (Data Analytics) – Dublin Institute of Technology
    http://www.dit.ie/postgrad/programmes/dt228adt228bmscincomputingdataanalytics/

    MSc Big Data Analytics – Sheffield Hallam University
    http://www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus/course/1250/

    Kindest regards.

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 2, 2013

       Thanks, you have created a long list for me to update.

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          Fabio

          March 3, 2013

          Take the time you need, but it would be nice to create a complete list.

          Ah, here is another one:
          ACS: Data and Knowledge Management MSc – The University of Manchester
          http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taughtdegrees/courses/atoz/course/?code=08345&pg=2

          Greetings.

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          Ryan Swanstrom

          March 8, 2013

          I finally got around to updating the list. Thanks for the very detailed information about each link. Let me know if I missed any.

          Ryan

37. 

    Fabio

    March 9, 2013

    Well done Ryan!

    I found other graduate programs:

    PhD in Big Data – Brown University
    http://cs.brown.edu/~kraskat/phd.html

    PhD in Computer Science with specialization in Big Data – University of Washington
    http://escience.washington.edu/blog/new-phd-tracks-big-data
    https://www.cs.washington.edu/research/bigdata/
    https://www.cs.washington.edu/prospective_students/grad/key_features/

    Social Data Analytics PhD – Pennsylvania State University
    http://bdss.psu.edu/education.html

    Data Mining and Knowledge Management MSc – University of East London
    http://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/specs/datamining/

    Master of Analytics (Research) – University of Technology, Sydney
    http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/courses/c03051.html

    Here is a good list of North American programs (most of which is already in your page)
    http://www.kdnuggets.com/education/usa-canada.html

    Best regard.

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       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 11, 2013

       Thanks again. I have added them to the list. You are going to like my new site. You will be able to add the links yourself. You won’t have to wait for me to update the list based upon your comments. Anyhow, thanks again.

       Ryan

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          Fabio

          March 18, 2013

          MSc Data Science and Business Statistics – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
          http://www.sta.cuhk.edu.hk/mscdbs/DBSdefault.asp

          MSc Applied Data Analytics – Bournemouth University
          http://courses.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-degree/applied-data-analytics/msc/1975/course_content-course_content/

          MSc Data Analytics – University of Warwick
          http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/admissions/taughtmsc/da-msc/

          MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences (BAMS) – University of Southampton
          http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/programmes/management/msc_business_analytics_management_sciences.html

          MSc Management Science (Business Analytics) – The University of Kent
          http://www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pg-taught/programmes/msc-mgmntsci-analytics.html

          MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) – University College Dublin
          http://www.csi.ucd.ie/content/msc-computer-science-negotiated-learning

          MSc Modelling, Uncertainty and Data – Swansea University
          http://www.swan.ac.uk/pgcourses/science/msc-modelling-uncertainty-and-data/

          MSc Computing (Business Intelligence & Data Mining) – Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
          http://www.itb.ie/StudyatITB/bn518BID.html

       2. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          April 3, 2013

          Added to the list. Thanks for the links.

38. 

    Rebecca Hoey, Ed.D.

    March 19, 2013

    Northwestern College recently added an online undergraduate certificate in analytics:
    http://www.nwciowa.edu/analytics

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       April 2, 2013

       Thanks Rebecca. Sorry it took so long, but I have added it to the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
39. 

    Mary

    April 7, 2013

    St Joseph University, PA http://www.sju.edu/int/academics/hsb/grad/msbi/ offers MS Business Intell including data mining, predictive modeling for on campus and online.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       April 8, 2013

       Thanks, It has been added to the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
40. 

    Fabio

    April 10, 2013

    MSc Advanced Computer Science – University of Reading
    “The content of the programme is driven by the current research in Computer Science across the School, such as computational intelligence, machine learning, data mining and predictive analytics, big data, brain-computer interface, computer vision, visualisation and interactive technologies.”
    http://www.reading.ac.uk/sse/pg-taught/sse-mscadvancedcomputerscience.aspx

    Data Analysis for Business Intelligence MSc – University of Leicester
    http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/postgrad/taught-campus/mathematics/analysis

    MSc Business Analytics & Consulting – Warwick Business School
    http://www.wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/business-analytics-and-consulting/

    ACSwITM: Information Management MSc – The University of Manchester
    http://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/programmes/acs/programmes.php?pathwayid=13&code=09304&pg=2

    Business Intelligence and Social Media MSc – Brunel University
    http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/N100PBUSINSM

    MSc Web and Cloud Computing – Sheffield Hallam University
    http://www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus/course/1064/content/

    PhD studentship in Big Data Analytics – University of Surrey
    http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=44278

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 3, 2013

       I added these to the list. I did leave the bottom one off the list, since it is just a PhD in computing; it just happens that one of the professors is doing big data research.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
41. So You Wanna Be a Data Scientist | Kellblog

    April 11, 2013

    […] this begs is how to become a data scientist.  Few schools have a data science major, per se, but many schools are starting to offer related majors at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  Some, like Northwestern, even do this […]

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42. 

    Fabio

    April 18, 2013

    MSc Business Intelligence – Birmingham City University
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/msc-business-intelligence

    MSc Business Analytics – University of Surrey
    http://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/business/businessanalytics/

    MSc Computing: Information Engineering – Robert Gordon University
    http://www.rgu.ac.uk/computing/study-options/postgraduate-taught-full-time/computing-information-engineering

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 2, 2013

       These now have been added.

       Thanks

       Reply
43. The race to define data science as an undergraduate course | Frank Biden

    April 24, 2013

    […] so far, only a small number of colleges offer data science degrees, the program is gaining the attention of the bigger schools. The list already sees Ivy League and […]

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44. 

    Pronojit

    April 24, 2013

    Hi Ryan,

    Great work on putting this list together. Here are a few more which I found:

    Fordham University, MS in Business Analytics-http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/academics/ms_programs/ms_business_analytics/index.asp

    NYU Stern, MS in Business Analytics-http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/global-degrees/business-analytics/index.htm

    USC, MS with Data Science major-http://www.cs.usc.edu/academics/masters/msdata.htm

    Thanks.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 2, 2013

       Thanks, I have added them to the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
45. 

    Dorothy

    April 26, 2013

    I didn’t see Pace Univeristy on the list: http://www.pace.edu/lubin/ms-in-customer-intelligence-analytics

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 2, 2013

       Thanks, it is added to the list.

       Reply
46. 

    Pronojit

    April 26, 2013

    Hi Ryan,

    Analyzing the list of possible courses, I find three groups:
    1. Online certificate courses
    2. On-campus certificate courses
    3. MS degree programs

    Now for a fresher in this domain (and not considering the course duration factor), which one of the above do you feel is the more relevant option? Further, are the certificate courses more suited for working professionals in the analytics domain?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 2, 2013

       I think the on-campus MS degree programs are the best. I am guessing the online certificate programs are targeting working professionals.

       Thanks for commenting. I will try my best to answer any other questions.

       Ryan

       Reply
       1. 

          pronojits

          May 3, 2013

          Thanks for that input. To put a perspective in, these MS degree courses in data science go head to head primarily against the traditional MS degree in statistics. Would everyone here agree to the notion that for a long term leadership role the statistics degree holds more relevance (in designing studies, optimizing algorithms), while a data science degree is more of a present market requirement (jack of many trades!).

          While both are not mutually exclusive, but certainly a choice to be made. Which one should it be?

       2. 

          R Sen

          November 30, 2013

          The scope of finding needle in haystack rather than statistical summarization is what is driving BigData. The processing at scale and algorithmic approach is what computer science brings in here in Data Science. So, it is different from the pure statistical courses.

47. 

    Fabio

    May 3, 2013

    Birkbeck, University of London – MSc in Advanced Computing Technologies
    http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/mscact/
    http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/mscact/msc-act-booklet.pdf
    (Modules cover state-of-the-art techniques in areas including the management and analysis of ‘big data’, software development of information systems in cloud, mobile and web-based architectures, and computational methods for intelligent information management and analysis)

    University of Strathclyde – MSc Business Analysis & Consulting
    http://www.strath.ac.uk/mansci/prospectivestudents/mscbusinessanalysisandconsulting/

    Aston University – MSc Business Analytics and Information Systems Management
    http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/programmes/postgraduate/msc-programmes/msc-business-analytics-and-information-systems-management/

    Manchester Business School – MSc Business Analytics: Operational Research and Risk Analysis
    http://www.mbs.ac.uk/masters/courses/analytics-operational-research-risk-analysis/index.aspx

    Robert Gordon University – MSc Computing: Information Engineering
    http://www.rgu.ac.uk/computing/study-options/postgraduate-taught-full-time/computing-information-engineering

    Irish Management Institute (IMI) & University College Cork (UCC) –
    MSc in Data Business
    http://www.imi.ie/news-and-events/we-mean-business-with-data-business/
    http://www.imi.ie/assets/brochures/2013/DipinDataBusinessBrochure2013.pdf
    (EMC and SAS are programme partners to the UCC-IMI Alliance in the launch of this programme)

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 27, 2013

       All of these have been added. Thanks for sharing.

       Reply
48. 

    Fabio

    May 9, 2013

    Higher Diploma in Science in Data Science & Analytics – Cork Institute of Technology
    https://www.ictskills.ie/Higher-Diploma-in-Science-in-Data-Science–Analytics/Science-Mathematics-and-Computing/Computing/Computer-Science/ViewItem.aspx?ItemTypeID=2&ItemID=1540

    Reply
49. 

    Fabio

    May 14, 2013

    M.S. in Business Analytics – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    http://lallyschool.rpi.edu/academics/ms_ba.html

    http://www.intelligenthq.com/innovation-management/ibm-supported-masters-program-prepares-students-for-big-data-and-analytics-jobs/

    MSc in Computing (Major 1 – Data Analytics) – Dublin City University
    http://www.dcu.ie/info/about.shtml

    PhD majoring in analytics – University of Technology, Sydney
    http://cfsites1.uts.edu.au/aair/courses/detail.cfm?spk_cd=C02029&spk_ver_no=4

    Reply
50. 

    Nitish Surana

    May 21, 2013

    Hey Ryan,

    Thank you for the list of colleges which offer data science courses.
    My question to you is which college would you suggest for MS course in Business Analytics keeping in mind that I’m a CS undergrad student and looking forward for this course immediately after I complete my undergrad studies.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 22, 2013

       Remember, these are just my opinions. I would suggest the program at Stevens, North Carolina State or NYU Stern. There are many other great programs on the list, so make sure to look at what are the exact specifics (courses, specialization, location, duration, …) you want.

       Reply
       1. 

          Nitish Surana

          May 24, 2013

          Well I would prefer a mixture of business and data science.
          Other than these 3 colleges any more suggestions just on the basis of course and specialization?
          Thank you

51. 

    PM

    May 23, 2013

    Bentley University in Waltham, MA offers an MS in Marketing Analytics as well as a graduate certificate and a concentration/specialization in Business Analytics in its day MBA program. Google for links

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       May 29, 2013

       Thanks, I have added them to the list.

       Reply
52. 

    Nate

    June 2, 2013

    The Programs in Analytics and Statistical Studies (PASS) from statistics.com seems worthy of mention. They offer a “Data Analytics” concentration that is similar to the data science certificates listed above.

    http://www.statistics.com/certificate-programs/
    http://www.statistics.com/data-analytics-courses/

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 27, 2013

       I have mulled over adding these programs. I decided against it since they do not belong to a college or university. The statistics.com programs are very good though. Maybe I will add an extra blog post to highlight the Statistics.com programs. Thanks for leaving the comment though.

       Reply
53. 

    Nate

    June 2, 2013

    It’s hard to sort through all these options and make a decision.

    I have a BS in Computer Science with a minor in math, and am an experienced professional software engineer. I’ve been contemplating moving more into more of a business role such as analyst (or “data scientist”?), but I have a lot of programming experience which would be useful, too.

    Being able to solve data problems at scale will be important, given the amount of data that is available today. Traditional stats is not enough.

    It seems to me that the difference between analytics and “data science” is primarily one of scale. Knowing how to harness computing power to process large data sets requires more of a CS background.

    Some of my considerations for evaluating various programs are:

    – How much of an emphasis on fundamentals of statistics, math? More breadth and depth seems better, and should make one more adaptable as the technology changes.
    – This involves an inevitable tradeoff between scope and cost/time. The shorter programs cannot cover as much material as the longer ones, but they can be completed more quickly at a lower cost.
    – How important is the credential? Then one might optimize for name recognition. Does the name recognition of the institution matter?
    – Is my goal to get the credential or to learn? I want both, but I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a certificate from an unrecognized school.
    – Online part-time vs. full-time on campus. Leaning towards online part-time since I don’t want to stop working.
    – What’s the value of the coursework outside of the certificate program? One of the options below seems geared towards life-long learners and also caters to corporate training.

    Thanks for your article. If you have any thoughts about how to evaluate these programs I would welcome them.

    I’m currently looking closely at:

    U of Washington
    UC San Diego
    statistics.com

    I liked these but ruled them out based on cost and time commitment:

    NCSU
    Stern NYU
    Stanford (the certificate program is 3 times as expensive as the state schools)

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 27, 2013

       Nate,
       There is a lot of information here. I frequently get asked many similar questions. I think I am going to put together an “advice for data science graduate school” blog post. I will try to cover the topics you asked about above.

       Thanks for the very thought out comment, and look for the new blog post in the coming week.

       Ryan

       Reply
54. 

    Fabio

    June 6, 2013

    Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS), Big Data Analytics Specialization – University of Pittsburgh
    http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/ist/degrees/specializations/big-data.php

    Illinois Institute of Technology:
    – Master Of Computer Science With a Specialization in Data Analytics
    http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/programs/grad/mcs_da.shtml

    – Master of Computer Science (Professional Master’s)
    http://www.iit.edu/csl/programs/professional_masters/data_science.shtml

    Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science) – University of Southern California
    http://gapp.usc.edu/graduate-programs/masters/computer-science/data-science

    Master of Science in Computer Science, Specialization in Machine Learning – Georgia Tech
    http://www.cc.gatech.edu/future/masters/mscs/program

    MSc Analytics: Operational Research and Risk Analysis – University of Manchester
    http://www.mbs.ac.uk/masters/courses/analytics-operational-research-risk-analysis/

    MSc Business Analytics and Information Systems Management – Aston Business School
    http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/programmes/postgraduate/msc-programmes/msc-business-analytics-and-information-systems-management/

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 27, 2013

       These have now been added too.

       Thanks again,
       Ryan

       Reply
55. 

    Fabio

    June 26, 2013

    Master in Business Analytics : Architecture, Data Exploration and Optimization – EISTI Graduate Engineering School (Cergy-Pontoise, France)
    http://www.eisti.fr/en/master-business-analytics-architecture-data-exploration-and-optimization-adeo

    2nd level Specializing Master in Big Data Engineering – Polytechnic University of Turin
    https://didattica.polito.it/portal/pls/portal/sviluppo.master.html?cds=73&sdu=32&a_acc=2013&p=presentazione&l=en

    Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Data and Knowledge Engineering – Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
    http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg/en/Education/Study+Guide/Study+Programmes+with+English+as+Language+of+Instruction/Data+and+Knowledge+Engineering.html

    Master’s degree program in Information Engineering – University of Konstanz
    http://www.informatik.uni-konstanz.de/en/interestedparties/master/

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 27, 2013

       Thanks for these updates. I have added them to the list. I am still working to add your previous lists. Hopefully soon they will be added.

       Reply
56. 

    Fabio

    June 29, 2013

    MSc Business Intelligence — Leeds Metropolitan University
    http://courses.leedsmet.ac.uk/businessintelligencesas_msc

    International Master Program in Machine Learning and Data Mining —
    University of Alicante (Spain) & University of Saint-Etienne (France)
    http://www.iuii.ua.es/MLDM/overview.php

    Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics — National College of Ireland
    http://www.ncirl.ie/dynamic/File/Marketing/Springboard-booklet-2013-web.pdf (p. 6)

    Master of Intelligent Interactive System — Pompeu Fabra University (Spain)
    http://www.upf.edu/iis/program.html

    Reply
    1. 

       Fabio

       June 29, 2013

       Data Science and Analytics MSc — University College Cork
       http://www.ucc.ie/en/ckr49/

       Reply
       1. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          June 29, 2013

          on the list
          thanks for sharing

    2. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       June 29, 2013

       added
       Thanks

       Reply
57. 

    Jon Simpson

    June 30, 2013

    Hey Ryan, I’m currently enrolled in the College of Charleston’s program of data science and wanted to inform you that they updated the program. It is now called Data Science instead of Discovery Informatics and is now not only a minor, but a major offered as a BS or BA in a full undergraduate program. On campus only though, I’m afraid. Just letting you know 🙂

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       July 2, 2013

       Jon,
       Thanks for the update. I have updated the list. How are you enjoying the program so far?

       Ryan

       Reply
       1. 

          Jon Simpson

          July 17, 2013

          Ryan,
          Thanks for asking! Im still fairly new to the program, having just taken the introductory class last semester, but I can tell you that the subject is wildly fascinating. For someone who grew up on the internet and while being intrigued with the capabilities of information technology (weird, i know), the possibilities I that I see with this education are endless! We have some AMAZING department heads that keep the courses interesting and and subject matter extremely relevant. For someone that has struggled for quite some time to find a proper career direction, I couldn’t see my self pursuing anything else!

          Jon

58. Choosing a Data Science Graduate Program | Data Science 101

    July 3, 2013

    […] to the large list of Colleges with Data Science Degrees, I receive a number of email inquires with questions about choosing a program. I have not attended […]

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59. 

    Fabio

    July 9, 2013

    Master in Business Intelligence & Knowledge Management — University of Verona (Italy)
    http://translate.google.it/translate?sl=it&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=it&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.masterbikm.it%2F&act=url

    Master of Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology – Specialism in Data Analytics) — National University of Ireland, Galway

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       July 24, 2013

       Thank you, I could not find a direct link to the Galway program, so I just left it out.

       Thanks again,
       Ryan

       Reply
       1. 

          Fabio

          July 25, 2013

          http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/Computer-Science-Information-Technology.html

       2. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          August 22, 2013

          Got it, thanks

60. 

    a jackson

    July 15, 2013

    Hi,

    Imperial College London is no longer offering the masters in Data Science & Management.

    Drexel offers a business analytics masters.
    https://www.lebow.drexel.edu/academics/programs/masters/business-analytics

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       July 24, 2013

       Thanks for the update on Imperial College London. I have removed it from the list. Also, the Drexel program is now on the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
61. 

    J

    July 19, 2013

    Hi Ryan -great effort to put this info all together. Definitely helped me identify a program of my choice. Was wondering if it’d be better to arrange the programs on a ‘country-wise’ basis.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       July 22, 2013

       That is a good idea. I have a plan to do something similar.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
62. 

    Amit Dalmia

    July 23, 2013

    Hi Ryan!
    You are a lifesaver!

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       July 24, 2013

       Amit,
       I am not sure exactly what for, but thank you.

       Ryan

       Reply
       1. 

          Amit Dalmia

          July 26, 2013

          😀
          For compiling such an exhaustive list. Otherwise I would have got drowned in browsing through zillions of web pages.

63. 

    prasen

    July 31, 2013

    Hey the course offered by Royal Holloway, University of London has three related big data degrees
    1) MSc in Computational Finance
    2) MSc in Machine Learning (Very Theoretical and has strong Math Content)
    3) MSc in Data Science and Analytics(Very Applied and Practical)

    They also all come in with one year in industry but only for qualified individuals.

    Have a look @ there website the core modules information is available in detail now.

    http://www.rhul.ac.uk/computerscience/prospectivestudents/postgraduatetaught/bigDataCourses.aspx

    Have fun guys

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       August 22, 2013

       Thanks for the link. It is now on the list. I chose to leave it as one link instead of 3 since the list is getting quite long.

       Thanks again,
       Ryan

       Reply
    2. 

       Cornelia

       January 17, 2014

       Hiya! I’m just wondering whether you are on any of the big data courses in Royal Holloway?? I’d like to apply for one of them due to the opportunity of a year in industry, but not sure about how likely students on these course finally got placements..

       Reply
       1. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          January 18, 2014

          I am not. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for you.

          Ryan

       2. 

          prasen

          January 18, 2014

          I am afraid you still need to wait for that answer. If you are very interested you could contact yuri.Kalnishkan@rhul.ac.uk who is the course director.

64. 

    Fabio

    August 1, 2013

    Coventry University – MSc in Data Science and Computational Intelligence
    http://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/2013/faculty-of-engineering-and-computing/postgraduate-degree-mba-msc-ma/data-science-and-computational-intelligence-msc/

    Goldsmiths, University of London – MSc in Data Science
    http://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/msc-data-science/

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       August 22, 2013

       Thanks for these. They have been added to the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
65. 

    Kelly Drow (@KellyDrow)

    August 4, 2013

    University of Michigan – Deaborn. Campus-based MS in Business Analytics with 4 different concentrations

    http://cob.umd.umich.edu/ms-business-analytics/

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       August 16, 2013

       Thanks for sharing. It has been added to the list.

       Ryan

       Reply
66. 

    Kevin Kirby

    August 6, 2013

    A BS in Data Science started at Northern Kentucky University this year, out of its College of Informatics. See http://informatics.nku.edu/content/informatics/departments/computer-science/programs/datascience.html . One more for your very impressive and useful list!

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       August 16, 2013

       Thank you for the information. It has now been added to the list.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
67. JSM 2013 – Days 4 and 4.5 | Citizen-Statistician

    August 13, 2013

    […] section.) I started making a list of Data Science programs I found while searching online but this post seems to have a pretty exhaustive list (original post dates back to 2012 but it seems to be […]

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68. Undergraduate Programs in Data Science | Data Science 101

    August 21, 2013

    […] most of the degrees on the list of Colleges with Data Science Degrees are master’s degrees, there are a few schools offering data science as an undergraduate […]

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69. 

    David Uminsky

    August 23, 2013

    A BS in Data Science started at the University of San Francisco this year, in the College of Arts and Science. See http://usfca.edu/artsci/bsds/ for information on the program.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       August 23, 2013

       David,
       Thanks for the tip. The program looks. Good luck with it. I bet a lot of students will opt for the 4+1 Masters program.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
70. 

    Michael Winikoff (@michaelwinikoff)

    August 27, 2013

    The University of Otago will be offering a Master of Business Data Science from 2014 (subject to CUAP approval). It’s on-campus, one calendar year. http://www.otago.ac.nz/business/study/postgraduate/otago052118.html

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       Michael,
       Finally added this one to the list. Thanks for sharing.

       Ryan

       Reply
71. 

    Samuel

    September 9, 2013

    Hi Ryan,
    You’ve been doing a great job here!
    I wanted to ask you (and other readers) some advice.
    I have a BSc in Economics and want to pursue a career in statistics/BI/data mining.
    Besides some basic statistics, while I had some middle management jobs, I didn’t have any job experience on those fields. I started to study on my own programming and reading about database systems.
    So, I am interested in knowing what I should do. (To do a MSc is on the top of my list, but) what kind of studies should I start?

    On a side note, I recently moved to another country and possibly will move again next year. If pursuing a PG degree, maybe I should take the distance learning mode. The problem is that I don’t seem to find many that are affordable to a young professional.
    I wouldn’t mind your take on that as well.
    Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       First, I have been very slow about responding to this and many other comments. Sorry. Your question entails a lot. Here is my first question to you. What are you hoping to do? I promise to answer much quicker this time.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
72. 

    Jim

    September 13, 2013

    http://extension.berkeley.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=17152&selectedProgramAreaId=15499&selectedProgramStreamId=16388

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       added, thanks for sharing

       Reply
73. 

    Jim

    September 13, 2013

    http://unex.uci.edu/areas/it/predictive_analytics/courses.aspx

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       added to the list, thanks for sharing

       Reply
74. 

    Jim

    September 13, 2013

    http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/masters-degrees/data-analytics.cfm

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       This one is now on the list.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
75. 

    Neha

    September 26, 2013

    HI Ryan.. Great Work!!! I am also looking for Big data graduate course but i am aiming only for Canada. I am wondering if you can help me to know which all universities are providing course in data analytic. Also it will be great if you can suggest which course is the best for full time.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       I am not real familiar with the colleges/universities in Canada. Here is what I can tell you. York University offers a Business Analytics program (now on the list above). It is one year full-time. That is the only “data science” program I know about in Canada. However, both Simon Fraser and University of Toronto offer machine learning classes and have some research interests in data science/NLP/data mining. Thus you could attend one of those schools and tailor your program towards big data.

       I hope that helps. Thanks for commentting,
       Ryan

       Reply
    2. 

       Shreya

       August 21, 2014

       Hi Neha
       Were you able to find universities that offer courses in Big data/Data science/Analytics in Canada. I too am aiming only for Canada. Could you please help 🙂

       Reply
       1. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          August 22, 2014

          http://www.listudy.com/list/data-science/canada
          That is about the best list I know of for data science colleges in Canada.

          Good Luck,
          Ryan

76. 

    Fabio

    September 28, 2013

    MSc Business Analytics – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
    http://www.vu.nl/nl/opleidingen/masteropleidingen/opleidingenoverzicht/a-b/business-analytics/index.asp

    Laurea Magistrale (master’d degee) in Business Informatics – University of Pisa
    http://www.unipi.it/index.php/ects/ects?ects_id=WBI-LM

    MSc in Business Administration, specialization Business Analysis and Modelling – Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
    http://www.ru.nl/businessadministration/@690228/pagina/

    MSc Business Information Management – Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
    http://www.rsm.nl/master/msc-business-information-management/curriculum/starting-point/electives/big-data-and-business-analytics-block-5/

    M.Sc. Information Systems Engineering with Specialization in Data Mining and Business Intelligence – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
    http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/engn/ise/Pages/Data_Mining_BI_En.aspx

    M.Sc. Business Analytics – Barcelona School of Management Universitat Pompeu Fabra
    http://www.barcelonaschoolofmanagement.upf.edu/msc-programme-in-business-analytics/presentation?utm_source=studyportals&utm_medium=link&utm_content=13_14-Studyportals-tracking-mscmgt-CMP-05253-GMXVRV&utm_campaign=CMP-05253-GMXVRV

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 11, 2013

       Done. They are on the list. Thanks for all your help.

       Ryan

       Reply
77. 

    Fabio

    October 12, 2013

    MSc Business Analytics – National University of Singapore
    http://msba.nus.edu/

    M.Sc in Computing (Machine Learning) – Imperial College London
    http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/computing/teaching/pg/mcsml

    Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Statistics (Option II: Data Science) – Cornell University
    http://stat.cornell.edu/academics/mps

    MSc in Statistical Machine Learning – University of Alberta
    https://www.cs.ualberta.ca/graduate-students/msc-program-requirements/statistical-machine-learning

    MS in Information, Risk and Operations Management, with a Business Analytics concentration – McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
    http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/business-analytics.aspx

    Course “CSCI E-63 Big Data Analytics” – Harvard Extension School
    http://www.extension.harvard.edu/courses/big-data-analytics

    Industrial PhD in Big Data analysis – Aarhus University
    http://icoa.au.dk/news/single/artikel/seeking-candidate-for-industrial-phd/

    PhD in Statistics, track in Machine Learning and Big Data – University of Washington
    http://www.stat.washington.edu/graduate/programs/machinelearning/

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 5, 2013

       added to the list. thanks

       Reply
78. 

    J

    October 17, 2013

    Very nice list Ryan!
    I’m currently going between Northwestern and National University of Singapore.
    Here’s the link to the NUS : http://msba.nus.edu/home , you already have the NWU

    Does anyone have rankings on the programs? I know most are new but I also wonder about placement during and after graduation rates.

    If anyone has any guidance I would really love to hear it.

    J

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 17, 2013

       Thanks for the link, it is now on the list. I am not aware of any rankings. It is probably because many of the programs are new and do not even have graduates yet. The North Carolina State program is the exception. That program has been around a while and has a very good reputation.

       Reply
79. 

    eva riccomagno

    October 28, 2013

    Dear Ryan,
    SMID could be of interest for your great list.
    It is a BS degree running in Genoa, Italy since 2001 before the name ‘data science’ was fashionable.
    Its nickname SMID stands for Statistics Mathematics and Data Management http://www.dima.unige.it/SMID/

    It is very similar to the new BS degree in Data Science at the Department of Statistics, Warwick.

    Regards
    Eva

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       October 30, 2013

       Eva,
       Thank you, it is on the list now.

       Ryan

       Reply
80. 

    Fabio

    October 29, 2013

    Master of Data Science – Macquarie University, Sydney Australia
    http://courses.mq.edu.au/postgraduate/master/master-of-data-science

    Master of Business Analytics – Deakin University
    http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/courses/course.php?course=M760&stutype=local&keywords=information+systems
    http://www.cio.com.au/article/446248/skilling_up_deakin_uni_big_data_analytics_program/

    Masters in Data Sciences – Columbia University
    http://idse.columbia.edu/masters

    M.S. in Analytics – Texas A&M University
    http://analytics.stat.tamu.edu/

    M.S. in Analytics – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
    http://www.harrisburgu.edu/academics/graduate/analytics/

    M.S. in Analytics – Bowling Green State University
    http://www.bgsu.edu/gradcoll/programs/page136074.html

    M.S. in Data Analytics – Southern New Hampshire University
    http://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/graduate-degrees/data-analytics-ms-online.asp

    M.S. in Data Analytics – University of Maryland University College
    http://www.umuc.edu/academic-programs/masters-degrees/data-analytics.cfm

    M.S. in Predictive Analytics – DePaul University
    http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/MS-In-Predictive-Analytics.aspx

    M.S. in Strategic Analytics – Brandeis University
    http://www.brandeis.edu/gps/courses/programs/listings/strategic-analytics.html

    M.S. in Business Analytics and Project Management – University of Connecticut
    http://msbapm.uconn.edu/

    M.S. in Business Analytics – Arizona State University
    http://wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/business-analytics

    University of Texas at Austin – M.S. in Information, Risk and Operations Management
    http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/business-analytics.aspx

    M.Eng. concentration in Data Analytics – Cornell University
    http://www.orie.cornell.edu/orie/academics/master/index.cfm

    Master of Business and Science with concentration in Analytics – Rutgers University
    http://psm.rutgers.edu/programs/analytics

    M.S. in Business with concentration in Marketing Analytics – University of Maryland, College Park
    http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/ms-programs

    M.S. in Computational Science and Engineering – Harvard University
    http://www.seas.harvard.edu/computational-science-and-engineering/master-science-cse

    M.S. in Statistics with concentration in Analytics – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    http://www.stat.illinois.edu/degrees/msanalytics.shtml

    M.S. in Applied Statistics – Kennesaw State University
    http://math.kennesaw.edu/academics/grad/MSAS/index.html

    M.S. in Applied Statistics and Data Analytics – Southern Methodist University
    http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics/Departments/Statistics/AppliedMSProgram

    Survey of Graduate Degree Programs in Analytics (in the USA):
    http://analytics.ncsu.edu/?page_id=4184

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 5, 2013

       Thanks, these are on the list.

       Reply
81. 

    Amelia Kahr

    October 31, 2013

    Ryan,

    Thank you for the extensive list. I am currently an undergraduate student who just recently discovered the field of data science and would like to start applying to graduate programs in the near future. First, would it be worth it to do a data science certificate program if my undergrad major is not related to computer science/math/statistics? And I’m very interested in doing analytics in sports. Is there any avenue in particular I should focus on?

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 2, 2013

       If you want to get a master’s degree, I see no point in getting the certificate first. Just look for a program were you think you will fit in an succeed. Many of the programs have different prerequisites and coursework. I am actually not aware of any programs that currently focus on sports analytics, however there are a number of companies that focus on sports analytics. Maybe see if you could intern with one of those companies. Thanks for reading the blog.

       Reply
82. 

    Alex JEan

    November 1, 2013

    Ryan,

    Thanks for this helpful list.
    Would be interresting to be able to filter/sort on the school’s countries.

    In France, Telecom Paristech has just opened an Advanced Master degree in Big data : Large Scale Data Management & Analysis
    http://www.telecom-paristech.fr/formation-continue/masteres-specialises/big-data.html

    Regards,

    PS : a small mistake in the c/p for “ISTI Graduate Engineering School (France)”, it’s “EISTI Graduate Engineering School (France)”

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 5, 2013

       Thank you for the comment. I updated the EISTI mistake. Thanks for that correction. Sorting and Filtering would be nice, but wordpress doesn’t really support that. Your link is added to the list.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
83. 

    Fabio

    November 5, 2013

    Master of Science in Information Systems (IS) – WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
    http://www.wu.ac.at/programs/en/master/is/structure/firstyear

    Master Degree in Information Management, Specialization in Information Systems and Technologies Management – NOVA School of Statistics and Information Management (ISEGI-NOVA)
    http://www.isegi.unl.pt/MGI/Especializacao/Gestao-Sistemas-Tecnologias-Informacao/Detalhe-do-Curso/plano-de-estudos.asp

    Business Informatics (Graduate) – Mykolas Romeris University
    https://stdb.mruni.eu/studiju_programos_aprasas.php?id=2481&l=en

    MSc (Information Systems Management) – National University of Ireland, Galway
    http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/information-systems-management.html

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 5, 2013

       These are on the list too. Thanks. You may want to try adding some of your new links to Listudy (http://www.listudy.com). I have added all your link there, but you can try it for new degrees you find.

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
84. 

    Najeeb

    November 11, 2013

    Queen’s University, Master of Management Analytics
    http://business.queensu.ca/grad_studies/mma

    You have a great list here, I believe the most comprehensive on the web. I know that us viewers can’t dynamically sort it or filter it. However, it would be great if you can sort it alphabetically at least, and ideally sort it alphabetically by US state and country. It would still be a static list, but it would be immeasurably more useful, as searching for programs will be very easy and quick.

    Need your opinion: I know NCSU’s program is probably the best one in the US, and I think you agree. Which other US programs in analytics would you select to make a list of the top 5-10 programs? Thanks!

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 26, 2013

       First, thanks for the college link to Queen’s. I added it to the list.
       Next, I love the idea of a more searchable/filterable list. Listudy.com kind of helps with that, but it is not to that point yet.

       About graduate programs, I don’t really have a top 5 list. I would put NCSU in the top 5, but I may put the NYU program at #1. I think I would also rate the Berkeley online program pretty high. I should maybe put together a top 5 list and post it to my blog. The problem is: I have no real criteria for making such a ranking (most of the programs are very new).

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
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86. 

    Manjiri

    November 24, 2013

    Hi Ryan,
    Firstly, thanks for compiling the list.
    I have been accepted for this course by University of Mich – Dearbon and Stevens Institute of Technology.
    Can you please give me an input as in which course is better study and placement wise??
    I am from Finance background and have work exp of 5 yrs as business Analyst – IT for Investment bank Research project.

    Thanks
    Manjiri

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       November 26, 2013

       Remember, this is my opinion and I do not have experience with either program. I would think both programs would be good, but I would favor Stevens due to its location close to New York City. New York City is a major data hub currently. That is my opinion, take it or leave it.

       Thanks for the comment,
       Ryan

       Reply
87. 

    Greg Schlitt

    December 12, 2013

    Post-degree Certificate in Data Analysis http://www.ufv.ca/data at University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia. A one-year program with emphasis on applied statistics

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       January 14, 2014

       Greg,
       Thank you, I have added the link.

       Ryan

       Reply
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    […] NYU isn’t the first university to offer training to budding data scientists: Syracuse University has a certificate in advanced study in data science, Columbia University recently launched its own Data Science Institute, and Stanford University has classes in data mining. Check out this fairly comprehensive list. […]

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89. 

    Prospective Data Science

    January 3, 2014

    I would add Maastricht University’s MSc in Artificial Intelligence Programme (2 Years fulltime)
    imo more related to Data Science than the present Maastricht University’s Business Intelligence Programme.

    http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE/TargetGroup/ProspectiveStudents/MastersProgrammes/ArtificialIntelligence.htm

    Furthermore, the german taught Programm from TU-Dortmund is one of the best Data Science Programmes in Germany (TU Dortmund developed RapidMiner machine learning software) BSc and MSc are available at TU Dormund.

    http://www.statistik.tu-dortmund.de/701.html [BSc]
    http://www.statistik.tu-dortmund.de/703.html [MSc]

    Regards,

    P

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       April 1, 2014

       Added to the list. Thanks for the links.

       Reply
90. 

    Sushil

    January 8, 2014

    A column for the program costs would make a lot of sense here !

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       January 14, 2014

       That is also a great idea. I am still trying to determine the best way to show the list. It has almost grown too big for a WordPress page.

       Thanks for the idea,
       Ryan

       Reply
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92. 

    John K

    January 27, 2014

    This is worth considering listing, looks like it falls into the data science realm: http://mitiq.mit.edu/IQIS/Documents/CDOIQS_200777/Papers/01_51_4C.pdf
    http://ualr.edu/informationquality

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 26, 2014

       Thank you. I added U of Arkansas Little Rock to the list.

       Reply
93. 

    Trevor Patch

    February 7, 2014

    This is an awesome list. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge on this subject so here’s a question I have been wondering about.

    I am a year out of a Math/Stat (heavy R coding) BS degree. I have a great job doing predictive analytics in sports, but would like to get a graduate degree to further my education. Thus, it has to be online.

    I am looking mainly for an increase in Bayesian learning while also improving my overall business analytics skills (as I only did pure stats in undergrad). Any thoughts would be so helpful!

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       February 7, 2014

       Trevor,
       Thanks for commenting. Based upon what you are looking for, here are the first 3 that come to my mind. The Berkeley Data Science program (it is very expensive though), CUNY Data Analytics, and the predictive analytics program via Northwestern. I hope that helps.

       Here is another list that also contains a number of certificate programs if you want to go that route. http://www.listudy.com/namedlist/online-colleges-with-data-science-degrees

       Thanks,
       Ryan

       Reply
94. 

    Jillian Ferguson

    February 14, 2014

    Hi – Can we add WPI’s data science program to the list of schools on this page?

    More info about our program can be found here: http://www.wpi.edu/academics/datascience.html

    Thanks for considering this request…

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 26, 2014

       Thank you Jillian. I added WPI to the list.

       Reply
95. 

    Bob McCullough

    February 14, 2014

    Ryan,
    Great list. Another one coming on board at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH
    http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/02/case_western_reserve_universit_21.html#incart_river_default

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 26, 2014

       Sorry about the very late response. I cannot actually find a link for the data science degree at Case Western. It appears they want to start an undergrad program, but it is not final yet.

       Reply
96. 

    Jennifer B

    February 17, 2014

    Hi! I know you stated the list is becoming unwieldly but if you are still open to updating it can you add the new MS in Analytics at the University of Colorado at Boulder?

    http://leeds.colorado.edu/ms#msba_business_analytics

    Fall 2014 will be the first year the program is offered. You are creating a great resource here!

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    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       March 26, 2014

       Jennifer,
       Thanks for the link. I will add it to the list. Sorry about the very slow response.

       Ryan

       Reply
97. 

    Rudy

    February 18, 2014

    Thanks, Ryan!!! I’m writing a paper on the emergence of data science and your list has been very helpful in identifying university departments across the country who are training future data scientists.

    Reply
    1. 

       Ryan Swanstrom

       February 26, 2014

       You are welcome. Yes data science is getting more popular everyday. Also, schools are really starting to take notice, and new programs pop up almost every week.

       Reply
       1. 

          Devisha Bijwe (@DevishaBijwe)

          April 7, 2014

          hello ryan

          the list complied here is of 2012. can you please mail me or post a link of the latest list of universities offering data science M.S.

          thanks

       2. 

          Ryan Swanstrom

          April 7, 2014

          The list of colleges is updated regularly. I added some updates just a few days ago.

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100. 

     sudha

     March 5, 2014

     I am looking for universities in Oregon area to do MS in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence. Anybody know about that?

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     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        March 7, 2014

        I am not aware of a school in Oregon that offers a data science related program. You may have to go to Washington or California. Portland State University does have an Extreme Tech Analytics lab, so you might be able to join a program associated with that. http://www.pdx.edu/extreme-technology-analytics/
        Also, there are a number of online programs that might fit your needs. http://www.listudy.com/list/data-science/college_online_masters

        I hope that helps,
        Ryan

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        1. 

           CS805

           July 7, 2015

           Oregon State has a Data Analytics program.

        2. 

           Ryan Swanstrom

           July 15, 2015

           Cris,
           Thanks, I have added it to the list.

           Ryan

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103. 

     Ebeid Soliman El Sayed

     April 18, 2014

     The University of Texas at Dallas – School of Management – Master of Science in Business Analytics
     https://jindal.utdallas.edu/academic-programs/masters-programs/ms-in-business-analytics/

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        May 6, 2014

        added thanks

        Reply
104. 

     owanalytics

     April 21, 2014

     Neat list, do you mind if I reference this list in my blog?

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        April 21, 2014

        Not at all. Thank you for asking.

        Reply
105. 

     jason t

     April 26, 2014

     I wonder if this Bsc degree is teaching data science skills.
     HKUST Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI)
     http://www.rmbi.ust.hk/
     curriculum:
     http://www.rmbi.ust.hk/curriculum.html

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     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        May 6, 2014

        I would say the curriculum looks very much like data science. Thank you; I have added it to the list.

        Ryan

        Reply
106. 

     PM

     April 27, 2014

     New program at UNC -Charlotte : http://dsba.uncc.edu/academic-programs/dsba-graduate-programs/DSBA-PSM

     Reply
107. 

     Alida

     April 30, 2014

     I currently work as HR Data specialist and I am interested in HR Analytics, HR reporting, and HR Metrics. Any advice on programs that might be helpful for these areas? I live in the New York City Area and my undergradaute degree is in psychology.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        May 6, 2014

        Honestly, I am not familiar with the HR analytics specialty. I will say NYC is a hotbed for data science education programs. Between CUNY, Columbia, and NYU; you should be able to find a program to meet your needs. NYU is expensive, but they have a number of data science/analytics programs offered via many departments. Also, the Northwestern online program might be a good fit too. I would suggest picking a program with more of a business analytics approach.

        Thanks for asking,
        Ryan

        Reply
108. 

     Arysta

     May 5, 2014

     University of Maryland University College data analytics program is available online. Same with Southern New Hampshire University and DePaul (just a few that I know about).

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        May 6, 2014

        Hey thanks,
        I updated the list.

        Reply
109. 

     Divya

     May 8, 2014

     Hello ,
     I need some feedback on course offered by Bowling Green State University

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        June 11, 2014

        Honestly, I am not familiar with the Bowling Green State University program.

        Reply
110. 

     chetan

     May 9, 2014

     University of Leeds also provides MSc in Advanced computer science(Data analytics), how about that. What is the reputation of this particular course from Leeds any comments on this one.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        June 15, 2014

        Thanks, I have added this to the list. I am not familiar with the reputation of Leeds.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
111. 

     Shreya

     May 14, 2014

     Hi Ryan
     This is quite appreciable !! good work.
     However, I find very less Canadian universities offering masters in data science both in the above list and on their respective sites. Do you have any general idea about how good they are?

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        May 15, 2014

        Thanks for the comment. A few months back, I did a fairly good search on Canadian data science programs. http://www.listudy.com/list/data-science/canada That list contains all that I know about. Honestly, I cannot speak to the quality of any of the programs.

        Ryan

        Reply
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113. 

     Ted Stohr

     July 1, 2014

     Ryna,

     This is a very useful list. Thanks for including Stevens. This is just to point out that our preferred web address is:
     http://stevens.edu/howeschool/bia

     Thanks,

     Ted

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        July 7, 2014

        Ted,
        Thanks for the comment. I updated the link to point to the actual program at the Howe School. I hope that works.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
114. 

     Kelsey

     July 6, 2014

     Utrecht University has a Computing Science program with a focus in Data Analysis. Not sure if that would fall in this list

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        Yes it does, I have added it to my new list of colleges at http://datascience.community/colleges

        Reply
115. 

     Franco Piccolo

     July 11, 2014

     hi ryan, first thanks for the amazing list it is a resource of immense value..

     im an industrial engineer with 1 year work experience in sql and R analytics..

     ive been looking at the masters and many of them require a computr science background which i dont have.. i know the basics of coding and i a am a hands on learner.. but i cant prove that in an admission..

     which master would you recommend for my situation? thanks in advance

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        July 14, 2014

        You are welcome. I do have some follow-up questions for you. Do you want to learn computer science? What exactly are your goals?

        With your background, I think you have the potential to get into some computer science MS programs. If you want to stay more on the business side, there are many great business analytics programs on the list. It all depends upon your goals.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
        1. 

           Dean

           July 29, 2014

           Ryan,
           great contribution, congratulations!!!!
           I’m geologist and I’m on the business side. On the other hand, I would like to have some “content” in science computation on the master degree or Phd. I’m searching universities considering your list.

           Thanks.

        2. 

           franco

           August 1, 2014

           thanks ryan, i do not have exact goals.. but i know that a heavy computer science oriented program might prove too difficult..

           all that said, i want to get the job so I would like a respected program..

           another question is.. gre or gmat?

           thanks in advance!

        3. 

           Ryan Swanstrom

           August 22, 2014

           I would say GRE.

116. 

     Sid

     July 30, 2014

     Hi Ryan,

     I am planning to pursue my MS in Business Analytics in USA. I had a couple of doubts and with your expertise in this area, could you please help me find an institute which is a good fit for me:

     I have 3 years of work experience with Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd and am currently in between jobs. I am looking for a course which teaches us about some tools for data handling but not have too much of programming applications in their curriculum. I want to come back to consulting area with more knowledge of industries as well as to be equipped better with data analyzing strategies.

     I have been rigorously researching for institutes offering ms in business analytics, but i haven’t come across a comprehensive list yet which provides ranking in terms of programs in the USA.

     It would really help if you could provide me with some information regarding this.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        http://datascience.community/colleges
        That list is sortable, unfortunately no rankings.
        There are plenty of choices on the list. A program in or near one of the big cities (San Francisco, New York, Chicago) might be a good choice. It might help you industry knowledge, plus there are many networking options.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
117. 

     Dee Kelley

     August 15, 2014

     Lewis University has an online Masters in Data Science – http://online.lewisu.edu/msds/data-science-courses.asp.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        I have added this to my new list at http://datascience.community/colleges

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
118. 

     jewel

     August 18, 2014

     I would like to persuade Msc in Data Science , With Funding , I have completed graduation in leather engineering. can you suggest me anything for 2015

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        August 22, 2014

        I am not really sure which programs offer funding and which do not. Do you have any more specific questions?

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
119. 

     Kim Troboy, Ph.D.

     August 28, 2014

     In the Fall of 2012, the College of Business at Arkansas Tech University (AACSB-accredited) added a Business Data Analytics major. The program is small but growing and mixes business knowledge with data analytics. Here are links to the College and to the curriculum. There are several corporate partners actively supporting the program, including Acxiom.

     http://www.atu.edu/business/
     http://www.atu.edu/business/programs_bdanalytics.php
     http://www.atu.edu/academics/catalog/colleges/business/dept_manag_market.html

     Reply
120. 

     Steve Freedman

     September 2, 2014

     The Masters in Strategic Analytics at Brandeis Univ is available in the Online format, as seen at the bottom of the noted weebsite..

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        Thanks Steve,
        I have added the link to my new list of colleges at http://colleges.datascience.community/

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
121. 

     Ravi

     September 2, 2014

     Hi, could you please let me know how good is the 2 yr MS Program in Data Sc at DePaul Univ? Also, what would be the top 10 colleges offering a MS in Data Sciences in your opinion? Thank you. Regds, ravi

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        I am not overly familiar with the DePaul program. By looking at the course details, I would say the program looks rigorous and flexible. The offer a number of specializations. I would say it is a good choice.
        I do not have a top ten list, but that might be a good future blog post.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
        1. 

           Ravi

           September 9, 2014

           Thank you very much Ryan…

122. 

     Todd Allmond

     September 3, 2014

     I work as Research Analyst and Research Consultant. I have a MS in Experimental Psychology with extensive training and applied experience in statistical analysis, modeling, and experimental design. However, I see the trend with data science and see that I really could use some more training. I am very interested in a PhD in Data Science/Analytics. I saw further up your blog you answered this question in 2012, but do you know if any recent programs have started offering this online besides just Colorado Tech? I would love to move for PhD, but I have a spouse in medical school so that is not going to happen. Any advice you could give would be great.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 5, 2014

        Honestly, online PhD programs are very rare. I am working on a new/better list of schools, but Col Tech is still the only online doctoral program. You might do just as well getting a masters degree in data science, there are a number of schools offering those online (unless you want to be a college prof, then you need a PhD).

        The new list will hopefully be posted early next week.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
123. List of Over 200 Data Science College Programs | Data Science 101

     September 8, 2014

     […] previous list of Colleges with Data Science Degrees has grown very large, and numerous people have requested the ability to sort and/or filter. Thus, I […]

     Reply
124. 

     ATUL

     September 9, 2014

     Hii Ryan,
     Thanks for the the extensive list of colleges…I have a personal query though…
     I have a Marine Engineering degree, and have over 4 years of sailing experience..Although I had to quit Sea so all thats left behind.
     I was always exceptional in Maths and due to my inherent love for it,I am currently pursuing Actuarial Exams and am a Student member of Institute of Actuaries of India, and hence have relevant base in stats and financial maths
     I want to make a career in Predictive modelling and hence want to do a full time MS in data science…Keeping my past in mind(no relevant work ex and basic computer knowledge), what course would you recommend,outside US

     P.S. I am interested in the 1 from GSE Barcelona,whqat do you make of it???
     http://www.barcelonagse.eu/master-data-science.html

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 9, 2014

        Go for it. I think the Barcelona program looks good. By the way, you are the first former sailor aspiring to be a data scientist that I know of.

        Thanks for the comment,
        Ryan

        Reply
        1. 

           ATUL

           September 10, 2014

           Thanks for righting back…I highly appreciate it 🙂
           I just wanted your opinion on the module…as in will it be sufficient for a sailor turned Data scientist???

           Regards,
           ATUL

125. 

     hamdanisayed

     September 11, 2014

     Hi Ryan,
     This is very informative, Are there any community colleges hat would offer an Associates Degree in Data Scientist ?
     Kindly let me know,

     Thanks, Sam.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 12, 2014

        I am not aware of any community college programs. Some people argue that 4 years is not enough to learn how to be a data scientist. Thus, I don’t really expect to see many community college programs. The only similar thing I can think of is an undergraduate certificate. Northwestern College (Iowa) http://online.nwciowa.edu/analytics
        There are other certificate programs available here http://datascience.community/colleges

        Thanks for the question.
        Ryan

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        1. 

           Sayed Hamdani

           September 12, 2014

           Thank You for replying back,
           Ryan my goal is to educate my self in Data Science and start working, I believe it’s better to start working and gaining experience rather than to get my masters.
           Which one is more valuable Bachelors or Certificate ?
           And out of the colleges that offer Bachelors and Certificate. Which one would you recommend ?

           Appreciate your help.
           Thanks, Sam.

        2. 

           Ryan Swanstrom

           September 14, 2014

           I think a Bachelors is more valuable, but it costs more and takes much longer. If you do choose a bachelors program, the programs at Northern Kentucky, College of Charleston, and U. of Rochester all look very good. If you decide to go with a certificate; Stanford, Syracuse, and U. of Washington offer some good choices. Good Luck. Feel free to share what you decided upon. This site make finding a program a bit easier: http://datascience.community/colleges

           Thanks,
           Ryan

126. 

     Devendra

     September 14, 2014

     Can someone comment on Postgraduate diploma in Computer and Information sciences at AUT New Zealand and Master of professional studies in data science at University of Auckland New Zealand..

     Reply
127. 

     Sayed Hamdani

     September 17, 2014

     Hello Ran,

     I checked the subjects for BS in Data Science of these 3 schools, And U. of Rochester is too expensive since it’s private school. It came down to College of Charleston and Northern Kentucky U. Which one of these 2 would you recommend ?
     And What do you think of U. of San Francisco ?
     I asked about San Francisco because I always wanted to lived there and once I finish my school, I would wan to move there, But if there’s a big difference between the classes in curriculum and It makes it easier to secure a job with a degree from College of Charleston and Northern Kentucky U, Than I’ll consider one of these 2 schools.
     Since you work in the field, You know more which one of these curriculum will be used in daily real life of Data Scientist.

     Thank You and I really appreciate this blog and the information you have shared, Sam.

     http://informatics.nku.edu/content/dam/informatics/docs/datascience/course-plan-no-track.pdf

     http://catalogs.cofc.edu/undergraduate/data-science-major-requirements.htm

     http://www.usfca.edu/catalog/Artsci/Data_Science/Major_in_Data_Science/

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        September 17, 2014

        Honestly, all 3 of those programs look very good. NKU is the only program that requires a database class, and if you select one of the other school, you should try to take a database class as an elective. I think all 3 would prepare you well. Also, I think U of San Fran is a private college, so cost might be an issue. Thanks, I hope this helps.

        Ryan

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        1. 

           hamdanisayedSayed

           September 20, 2014

           Hi Ryan,

           Thank You for your help,
           I have decided to go with College of Charleston.

           I really want to become a Data Scientist but I am concerned that just like Software Development and Web Development jobs that are going over sea, Do you think Data Scientist jobs will go over sea too and my long term goal is to start a small company and provide data mining services.

           Please let me know what you think ?

           Thanks, Sayed.

        2. 

           Ryan Swanstrom

           September 24, 2014

           I don’t think data science jobs will all go overseas. Many software development jobs have gone overseas, but there are still plenty of excellent software development jobs in the US. Companies are struggling to find good software developers. I feel data science will be much the same. Some jobs will go overseas, but many will still remain in the US.

           And by the way, good choice with the College of Charleston and a small data mining company would be awesome too.

           Best of Luck,
           Ryan

        3. 

           hamdanisayed

           September 21, 2014

           Hi Ryan,
           Do you think Data Scientist jobs will go over sea ?

128. 

     Naga

     September 21, 2014

     Hi Ryan, I am a BI software professional and has been working since past 9 years. I have used various BI & ETL tools in my day to day work, I am kind of interested in doing data warehouse & BI related MS programs. Can you please recommend?

     I am in San Diego, please suggest what schools offers these kind of programs here?

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 13, 2014

        UCSD is a great school, but it may be more research focused than what you are looking for. I am not sure what other schools with data science degrees are in the San Diego area. Would you like an online program?

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
129. 

     Sid

     September 22, 2014

     Hi Ryan,

     I have an undergraduate degree in Information Technology.
     And I have two years of experience working Big Data space.
     I work as a big data developer in IT company.
     Which course would be good for me ?
     also I would like to know the costs of the course for entire duration?
     If any scholarship provided to students ?

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 13, 2014

        Sid,
        I cannot really speak to the cost of the programs or scholarships. Your question is a bit open ended. Do you have specific location requirements?

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
        1. 

           Sid

           October 14, 2014

           Hi Ryan,

           Can you please list out Universities which are running Data Science course having more concentration on Technology front rather than management front ?
           Also they should have courses related to Big Data.

           Will my prior technical knowledge of Big Data technologies will help me get into these universities ?

130. 

     Sayed Hamdani

     September 24, 2014

     Thank You Ryan,
     That was very helpful.

     The only reason I’m planning to get my Bachelors degree is to secure a job easily as Data scientist. If I can learn everything by getting a certificate, Do you think it’s still worth going for bachelors ?

     Please let me know, Thanks.
     Sam.

     Reply
131. 

     Tillman

     September 27, 2014

     Hi Ryan,

     I just cam across your list, it’s a great resource. I wanted to mention that we are offering an MSc in Data Science at City University London: http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/data-science-msc .

     We also accept Data Science and Big Data Science topics in our Computer Science doctoral programme if there is a computational component in it.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 13, 2014

        Thanks, I added it to my new list at http://datascience.community/colleges

        Reply
132. 

     Janet Dobbins

     October 6, 2014

     Great list Ryan!
     http://www.statistics.com/data-science/
     http://www.statistics.com/analytics-for-data-science
     http://www.statistics.com/programming-for-data-science

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 14, 2014

        Janet,
        I added statistics.com to my list of bootcamps at http://datascience.community/bootcamps
        I believe that is the most appropriate list since it is not associated with a traditional college or university.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
133. 

     Mustafa ‘Akça

     October 11, 2014

     Sabancı University(in Turkey) also recently added an online master degree program about Data Science: http://da.sabanciuniv.edu/en

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 14, 2014

        Thank you, I added the link to my new list at http://datascience.community/colleges

        Reply
134. 

     Rohan Gupta

     October 15, 2014

     Hi Ryan ….a great resource ..
     I am applying for masters in data science for fall sem(2015)..I have done Btech in electrical engineering from one of the top engineering colleges in India and am working as a data analyst at a MNC.I have done my projects in Machine learning( 2 research publications in the same) and currently I work on range of technologies in analytics domain.(My present work ex is 1 year)
     I wanted to know that what are my chances of getting an acceptance for one of the data science courses.(My GRE score is 320).
     thanks

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 15, 2014

        I am not a member of any of the selection committees for the schools, so I cannot speculate on your chance of acceptance. I do think you have a good background that would make you highly competitive.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
135. 

     Ashna

     October 19, 2014

     Hi Ryan!
     I am planning to apply for MS in Data Science(Fall 2015)
     How is the placement activity in Bentley, Rutgers, Drexel and Rochester?

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        October 19, 2014

        Thanks for the comment. I don’t really have access to the placement activity for the schools yet. I think most of the programs are so new that the details around admission are not really clear yet.

        Good Luck,
        Ryan

        Reply
136. 

     Bálint Ván

     October 20, 2014

     Hi!
     Here is another one:
     http://www.barcelonagse.eu/data-science-master-degree.html

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        November 7, 2014

        Thanks, I added it to the list here: http://datascience.community/colleges

        Reply
137. 

     business analytics course

     October 21, 2014

     Hello Mr Ryan Swanstrom,

     I am impressed by the quality of information on this blog.There are a lot of good resources here about business analytics course. Looking forward to reading more!

     Regards 🙂

     Reply
138. 

     Rajtilak.R

     October 24, 2014

     Hi friends,
     I am planning do MS in UK.I have 2 years of experience in Database and datamining concepts.Now i planning to choose a Liverpool university(Msc Web science and Big data).Iam not sure how is the placement activities in UK for foreign students.
     Friends:Kinldy give me your valuable feedback.That would be really helpfull to proceed with this further.

     Thanks in Advance!!!!!!!!!

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        November 7, 2014

        Sorry, I am not much help with university placement activities in UK. Maybe someone else that reads the blog will have some comments.

        Ryan

        Reply
139. 

     Asher Peter Rankin

     December 6, 2014

     University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand – Master of Business Data Science http://www.otago.ac.nz/business/study/postgraduate/otago052118.html

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        January 7, 2015

        Asher,
        Thanks for the comment
        I am no longer updating this list. Otago is on my new list: http://datascience.community/colleges

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
140. 

     xmjzuishuai

     December 12, 2014

     One more school offered data science master in New York City:
     MS in Data Mining and Predictive Analysis
     St. John’s University
     Division of Computer Science and Mathematics

     http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/college-professional-studies/programs-and-majors/data-mining-and-predictive-analytics-master-science

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        January 7, 2015

        Thanks for the comment
        I am no longer updating this list. St. John’s is on my new list: http://datascience.community/colleges

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
141. 

     Amit Goel

     December 15, 2014

     Hi Ryan
     I am Engineering Graduate with 15 years work exp. Most of it in telecom as software development. Will it be wise to switch to Data Scientist role

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        December 18, 2014

        Well that depends. Does the field of data science interest you? Do you like software development? If you like what you are currently doing, then I see no reason to switch, but if you want to become a data scientist then now is a good time to transition.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
142. 

     Allison Jones-FArmer

     January 20, 2015

     I realize you are no longer updating your list, but could you please add the following to your 2014 list of programs in Data Science. Miami University of Ohio offers an undergraduate minor in Business Analytics and an undergraduate major in Analytics. URLs for the programs follow.

     http://miamioh.edu/academics/majors-minors/minors/business-analytics.html

     http://miamioh.edu/fsb/academics/isa/academics/majors/co-major/index.html

     Many thanks!

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        January 23, 2015

        Allison,
        Thanks you. I have added both programs to the list here: http://datascience.community/colleges

        Ryan

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        1. 

           prasen.reddy@gmail.com

           August 11, 2015

           Regards

           Prasen Reddy Nuthanakaluva

           Sent from my iPhone

           >

143. 

     Sabrina

     April 13, 2015

     Virginia Tech’s BIG DATA degree, the B.S. in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics (CMDA), is now accepting majors.

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        July 15, 2015

        Sabrina,
        Very slow response, but I have added it to the list.

        Thanks,
        Ryan

        Reply
144. 

     Andrew Schaffner

     April 25, 2015

     California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo offers a rigorous cross-disciplinary minor in data-science that is designed for computer science majors and statistics majors to gain expertise in their partner disciplines. Graduates will have taken extensive coursework in both disciplines as well as synthesis courses to bring ideas from the two disciplines together. The minor also requires a 6-month long capstone project. The curriculum is displayed here: http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/collegeofsciencemathematics/statistics/crossdisciplinarystudiesminordatascience/

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        July 15, 2015

        Thanks Andrew,
        I have added it to the list.

        Ryan

        Reply
145. 

     Debbie Hughes

     May 21, 2015

     I recommend you add: http://datascience.case.edu/ to http://datascience.community/colleges

     Best,

     Debbie

     Reply
     1. 

        Ryan Swanstrom

        July 15, 2015

        Thank you Debbie,
        I have added it to this list, and it will be going on the other list soon.

        Ryan

        Reply