Project-based Programs
There are some master’s programs that are project-based. Data science programs that offer project-based coursework may help students learn how to work as a team or gain real world experience through collaborating with companies and organizations the university is partnered with.
Sponsored online programs that feature project-based learning:
University of California, Berkeley
School of Information
Master of Information and Data Science
Berkeley, California
Designed for data science professionals, the UC Berkeley School of Information’s Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) prepares students to derive insights from real-world data sets, using the latest tools and analytical methods to interpret and communicate their findings in ways that influence decision-making. The MIDS program features a rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum focused on problem solving, preparing students to creatively apply methods of data collection, analysis, and presentation to address and solve problems in areas of human interest, government, and business.
Enrollment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program: As few as 12 months
Credits: 27
Syracuse University
School of Information Studies
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Syracuse, New York
The online Master of Science in Applied Data Science at Syracuse University is an interdisciplinary program offered by the School of Information Studies and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The curriculum requires 36 credits, including electives that allow candidates to develop deep knowledge in their area of specialty. Students must compile a portfolio of projects to submit for faculty review. Online course content focuses on collaboration and includes face-to-face classes, project-based work, and 24/7 access to materials. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and must submit transcripts, a personal statement, resume, and two recommendations. No GRE Scores Required.
Enrollment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program: Complete in as few as 18 months
Credits: 34
Southern Methodist University
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Lyle School of Engineering and Meadows School of the Arts
Master of Science in Data Science
Dallas, Texas
DataScience@SMU is an online Master of Science in Data Science program that prepares students with the fundamental skills needed to be sought-after data science leaders in a variety of industries. Our students learn from cross-disciplinary SMU faculty in online classrooms with a small student-to-professor ratio. DataScience@SMU students gain highly in-demand skills in working with unstructured data, big data processing, statistical analysis, text mining, machine learning, and business analytics.
Enrollment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program: Complete in as few as 20 months
Credits: 33.5
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