MS in Data Science

As a data scientist, you'll use math, statistics, and programming skills to organize information and help businesses find solutions. Earning a master's in data science can help prepare you for a career as a software engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, research analyst, and more.

To help you be more successful in your career, we want your education to be well-rounded. That's why every one of your classes will teach you about one of these categories: data analytics, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and digital forensics. In addition to your core courses of Machine Learning, Foundation of Data Science, Advanced Algorithms and Applications, and either Database Application Development or Database Systems, you'll take electives such as Artificial Intelligence Mining, Deep Learning, Modern Cryptography, Cloud Computing, and Digital Media Forensics. You'll also take electives outside our department—classes like Data Science for Business, Introduction to Bioinformatics, and others. Finally, we'll want you to choose between one of two plans. Plan I (thesis option) is better if you're considering going for a doctorate. If your goal is simply professional development, you'd probably prefer Plan II (non-thesis option).

The College of Arts and Sciences provides you with a supportive community of scholars in an exciting, urban campus environment anchored by a world-renowned academic medical center.

Our distinctive combination of strong academic programs, outstanding teaching, and a diverse student body nestled in the historic and vibrant city of Birmingham make the College a unique destination for those seeking excellence in education, research, and entrepreneurship. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 40 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.