Data Science and Analytics, MS

Program Description

The online Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics is jointly administered by the Department of Management and the School of Mathematics and Statistics. This online program has a quantitative focus and is designed for students with a strong technical background. Students are provided a balanced curriculum of courses in management, mathematical statistics and applied statistics, and learn to use, manage and apply data science and analytics in a variety of areas, including health care administration, manufacturing and military fields.

For additional information, please visit the program website at https://www.clemson.edu/graduate/academics/ms-dsa.

Summary of Degree Requirements

The online Master’s in Data Science and Analytics degree is awarded to students who successfully complete with a C or better 30 credit hours of DSA coursework. 

Core Coursework

Successful graduates complete all 10 core courses in the program. These courses allow students opportunities to demonstrate statistical knowledge, computational skills, and managerial decision making.

• DSA 8010 - Statistical Methods I 3 Credits  
• DSA 8020 - Statistical Methods II 3 Credits  
• DSA 8030 - Introduction to Statistical Computing 3 Credits  
• DSA 8070 - Multivariate Analysis 3 Credits  
• DSA (MGT) 8280 - Analytics Bootcamp 3 Credits  
• DSA 8420 - Advanced Mathematical Programming 3 Credits  
• DSA (MGT) 8590 - Advanced Data Analytics 3 Credits  
• DSA (MGT) 8640 - Programming for Data Science 3 Credits  
• DSA 8660 - Data Management and Warehousing 3 Credits  
• DSA (MGT) 8670 - Business Analytics Application and Projects 3 Credits