Data Science
Gain advanced skills in data science, programming, analytics, and communication. Online and on-campus options. In-demand career.
Data Science, M.S.
The Master of Sciences in Data Science is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU. The Data Science program aims to prepare students to be competitive in the job market. The courses will equip students with advanced data science skills including, but not limited to, computer programming, data visualization and manipulation, predictive modeling, business analytics, and communications.
Data Science uses tools of data visualization, predictive analytics, and web applications to communicate complex data, discover information, aid businesses in decision-making, and add value to the business. Data science is widely used in modern industrial production, business, and social media, and is making an increasing impact on human life. Data science is ranked as one of the best careers. The curriculum provides both online courses and on-campus courses. No matter you are a full-time student or a working professional, you will be able to find a suitable path towards the master's degree. Please contact the program director, Dr. Qiang Wu ([email protected]), to discuss a course plan to maximize or minimize the number of online courses according to your needs and preferences.
News Briefs
Student says master's program in Data Science will prepare him for future
David Jean, one of 20 students in the Data Science master program's first cohort, says he's interested in data science because of its endless potential. "Society is producing data at an exponential rate, and the need to be able to work with it seems like a truly invaluable skill," Jean said. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Jean recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Data Science from MTSU. He wanted to continue to the master's program because he enjoyed the students and faculty. "The students always push each other to be their best and strive for more while the faculty is always willing to genuinely engage and offer advice," he said. Jean said he was thankful to the data science faculty for giving him so many opportunities and a great experience. "The faculty were always there for me inside and outside of the classroom," he said.
MTSU receives Nashville Technology Council awards
Middle Tennessee State University represented well at the 2020 Nashville Technology Council Awards, bringing home three of the major awards for the evening, "Data Scientist of the Year," "Technology Student of the Year," and "Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year." These are incredible accomplishments that prove that MTSU's efforts in promoting education in data science are preparing students to make valuable contributions in the rapidly growing Nashville technology community. The Nashville Technology Council has worked as a hub for bringing technology companies together and recognizing industry leaders. As a $7.5 billion-dollar industry that continues to flourish, the demand for information technology jobs will continue to grow, and MTSU has industry-leading resources, expert faculty, and driven students that will make an impact for years to come.
News Briefs
Student says master's program in Data Science will prepare him for future
David Jean, one of 20 students in the Data Science master program's first cohort, says he's interested in data science because of its endless potential. "Society is producing data at an exponential rate, and the need to be able to work with it seems like a truly invaluable skill," Jean said. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Jean recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Data Science from MTSU. He wanted to continue to the master's program because he enjoyed the students and faculty. "The students always push each other to be their best and strive for more while the faculty is always willing to genuinely engage and offer advice," he said. Jean said he was thankful to the data science faculty for giving him so many opportunities and a great experience. "The faculty were always there for me inside and outside of the classroom," he said.
MTSU receives Nashville Technology Council awards
Middle Tennessee State University represented well at the 2020 Nashville Technology Council Awards, bringing home three of the major awards for the evening, "Data Scientist of the Year," "Technology Student of the Year," and "Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year." These are incredible accomplishments that prove that MTSU's efforts in promoting education in data science are preparing students to make valuable contributions in the rapidly growing Nashville technology community. The Nashville Technology Council has worked as a hub for bringing technology companies together and recognizing industry leaders. As a $7.5 billion-dollar industry that continues to flourish, the demand for information technology jobs will continue to grow, and MTSU has industry-leading resources, expert faculty, and driven students that will make an impact for years to come.
This degree is intended to help individuals be more competitive in their current role or allow them to pivot into a new career path. Below are different careers and companies for this degree.
Careers directly related to this degree
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Infrastructure Engineer
- Data Mining Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Junior Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Marketing Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
Career path with experience or additional education
- AI Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Quantitative Researcher
- Statistician
Notable Companies looking to hiring in Data Science:
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Asurion
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Bridgestone
- CAT Financial
- CGI
- Change Healthcare
- Deloitte
- Digital Reasoning
- Dollar General
- EFC Systems
- Genesco
- Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
- HPA Cognizant Technologies
- Ingram Content Group
- Juice analytics
- LBMC
- Nissan
- State of Tennessee
- Stratasan
- The General
- Tractor Supply
- Trinisys
- Vaco
- Vanderbilt Medical
Data Science uses tools of data visualization, predictive analytics, and web applications to communicate complex data, discover information, aid businesses in decision-making, and add the value of business. Data science is widely used in modern industrial production, business, and social media, and is making an increasing impact on human life.
Data scientist is ranked as one of the best careers. The MTSU Data Science Master’s Program aims to prepare students to be competitive on the job market. The courses will equip students with advanced data science skills including, but not limited to, computer programing, data visualization and manipulation, predictive modeling, business analytics and communications.
The curriculum provides both online courses and on-campus courses. Whether you are a full-time student or a working professional, you will be able to find a suitable path toward a master’s degree. Please contact the program director, Dr. Qiang Wu ([email protected]), to discuss a course plan to maximize or minimize the number of online courses according to your needs and preferences.
Research
Students in Data Science programs at MTSU have the added opportunity to work with faculty from across the university on research and data contracts. Through the Data Science Institute, the following types of projects are possible:
- Data projects that help nonprofits. An opportunity to sharpen skills and use data for good.
- Data projects with companies. These can be compensated opportunities for students to work on real projects for businesses that need help analyzing their data.
- Data Dives (hackathons), which are events that allow all students to participate in a hackathon style event where data from a nonprofit or company is presented and then students have 24 to 36 hours to analyze the data to solve specific objectives.
- Research projects with faculty. Either funded or unfunded research that is data-driven in any discipline.
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