Master of Science - Data Science and Engineering - Online

• Auburn Engineering Online Graduate Programs ranked 17th by U.S. News and World Report (2022)
  • Courses delivered by streaming video

Why this degree?

The Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering program, offered online, prepares students to pursue careers in data science and engineering, where valuable insights are derived from massive amounts of raw data. Our high‐quality curriculum offers an excellent balance between theory and application, equipping students with foundational skills and state‐of‐the‐art technologies related to the next generation of big data applications.

Online students typically have up to six years to complete their coursework. This program blends graduate‐level courses in core topics like data mining, machine learning, and statistical learning. The program also offers a wide variety of electives in addition to a required capstone experience, in which students apply their knowledge and skills to a real‐world application scenario.

There are two formal options in the program: the data engineering option, administered by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and the data science option, managed by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Both options are now available to online students.

What can you expect?

Once admitted into Auburn Engineering's graduate online program, you will work with the graduate program officer to create a plan of study.

Auburn Engineering has a long and rich tradition of excellence in engineering education. We are the highest-ranked engineering program in the state and consistently rank among the top institutions in the country. Our college produces more than one-third of Alabama's engineering graduates and our prominent alumni include four astronauts and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, Inc.

Our Vision

• The best student-centered engineering experience in America
• Leading research that improves the quality of life and fosters economic competitiveness
• A dynamic faculty that exemplifies excellence and innovation

Faculty

Following our vision to provide a dynamic faculty that exemplifies excellence in education, these individuals are what create the highest-quality education for our students. Our faculty constantly raise the bar for our students to be better in the classroom and industry. Because of our faculty, students are knowledgeable and prepared to enter the workforce to meet tomorrow's engineering challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering strives to be a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff and is committed to providing an environment in which all members of our college community feel welcome and valued. Achieving this goal of Engineering Inclusion + Diversity + Equity for All (E-IDEA) includes outreach activities for prospective K-12 students, scholarships, support for academic success, and programs to help our college community learn how to create an inclusive environment.