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The University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Data Science program is 100 percent online, designed for busy adults eager to learn how to clean, organize, analyze, and interpret data to drive business insights. Discover the latest tools and analytical methods to effectively work with and communicate about data. Discover Exciting, High-Paying Career Opportunities Data science is one of the fastest-growing professions of the 21st century, with the potential to impact nearly every sector of the global economy. A UW Master of Science in Data Science can be the foundation for a variety of lucrative occupations. Many of our graduates achieve director, manager and senior level positions in an array of data fields, including: Data Scientist Business Intelligence Analyst/Architect Data Engineer Data Analyst Programmer Analyst Database Developer/Engineer Healthcare/Research Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Financial Analyst Data Warehouse Architect Marketing Analyst Software Engineers Solutions/Systems Architect RELATED: Data Science Careers Who Should Apply? The Master of Science in Data Science program is designed for anyone interested in working with data. You do not need prior data experience to be admitted. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including computer science, business, mathematics, engineering, statistics, and marketing. Busy adults will find the flexibility of the online format especially convenient. Learn more about online learning with UW Extended Campus. UW Data Science offers an online Data Science Graduate Certificate . The certificate is an ideal way to build your knowledge and abilities with the relevant data science skills to thrive in today’s data-driven world. You have the option of applying the graduate certificate credits to the master’s degree if you choose to further your studies. UW System Collaboration The Master of Science in Data Science is offered through UW Extended Campus in partnership with UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. Learn more about our campus partners and choosing a home campus . Accreditation Whether online or on campus, University of Wisconsin programs have a reputation for delivering world-class education and student support. Accreditation is your assurance that you will graduate with skills that are relevant to your field and valued by employers. The Master of Science in Data Science is approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . To be eligible for admission to the UW Data Science Master’s program, students must meet the following requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission based on a review of all application materials. Completed coursework in elementary statistics, introductory computer programming, and introduction to databases. Relevant work experience in these areas may be considered in lieu of prerequisite coursework. If you are in need of prerequisite coursework, this pre-approved list of options may assist you. Please contact an enrollment adviser for details. You will also need: Your resume. Two letters of recommendation (can be professional or academic). A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the data science field. Space for the personal statement is included in the online application. Aptitude tests, such as the GMAT or GRE, are not required for admission. If you are not sure whether you meet these requirements, or which courses you need to take to satisfy prerequisites, contact an enrollment adviser by phone, 608-800-6762 , or email learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu . Application Deadline All application materials need to be completed two weeks prior to the semester start to be considered for admission. Starting your application early will ensure you have plenty of time to gather required materials (such as transcripts) and complete the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application. International Guidelines This program welcomes online students from around the world. Online students do not qualify for an F-1 Student Visa to travel to the U.S. but instead can participate in our online courses remotely. If your native language is not English and/or you attended school outside of the U.S., you will likely need to provide proof of English language proficiency and an official translation or evaluation of academic transcripts. Requirements will vary based on a student’s academic history and home campus policies. For guidance about these requirements and how they apply to your specific situation, contact your preferred home campus admissions office . If you would like to apply as an International Student for an on-campus program in the UW System, please refer to these resources through UW-HELP . How to Apply While you are free to apply on your own, many prospective students find it helpful to speak with an enrollment adviser first. Step 1: Decide which home campus you’d like to apply to. Campus partners for the Data Science master’s program are UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. Step 2: Visit the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application . Login or create an account, apply to the home campus of your choice, and choose the Data Science -Collaborative” program. If you are applying to UW-Eau Claire for Spring 2025 or later, you will use the UW-Eau Claire Graduate Admissions Application . A nonrefundable $56 application fee is required for most graduate degree-seeking students applying to a UW System institution. * *For a limited time, UW Extended Campus is offering an application fee waiver to those who haven’t yet applied to the Spring, Summer or Fall 2024 semesters. To redeem, use coupon code APPLY24 on the UW Online Application payment page. Step 3: Send your resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation; and arrange to have your official college...