MASTER OF SCIENCE [M.SC] (DATA SCIENCE)

  • Country United States of America
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 4.18

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 85 USD 50,928

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-29
2023-02-21

Program Description

  • Master of Science in Data Science at Harvard University is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
  • This program has a co-op work option.
  • In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
    • Hyper Personalisation
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Machine Intelligence (MI)
    • Augmented Reality
    • Behavioral Analytics
    • Graph Analytics
  • Masters in Data Science at Harvard is offered as a 2-year degree program by the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS).
  • Students are required to take 12 courses that complement the learning outcomes set by the faculty of Computer Science & Statistics.
  • The thesis option is also available for those interested in gaining relevant research experience.
  • By the end of the program, graduates will be well versed with processes such as building statistical models, data collection & management, analyzing massive data sets, visualizing data, etc.
  • Career positions may include:
    • Business Intelligence Analyst
    • Data Analyst
    • Data Scientist
    • Data Engineer
    • Quantitative Analyst
    • Data Analytics Consultant, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Candidates must have the equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B+ Grade].
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
  • Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
English Language proficiency:
  • Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
  • Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
  • Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • Online application form, including SEAS Supplemental form
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.