M.S. in Data Science

Quickly emerging as a critical field in a variety of industries, data science encompasses activities ranging from collecting raw data and processing and extracting knowledge from that data, to effectively communicating those findings to assist in decision making and implementing solutions.The first of its kind in New Jersey to be offered entirely online, Seton Hall's Master of Science in Data Science will allow students to select one of two specialization tracks: Capstone Project and Master's Thesis. Each track will consist of 30 credits and can be completed within 16 months.Students in the online Data Science program, with its strong focus on computer science, statistics and applied mathematics, will graduate with the knowledge and competencies required to become data science and analytics professionals. They'll also gain skills in cloud computing technology and in Tableau, allowing them to pursue certification in both Amazon Web Services and Tableau. Their education will be further bolstered by real world projects and internships, made possible through the program's active relationships with such leading companies as Barnes and Noble, Google, Facebook, Celgene, Comcast, Chase and Amazon.