Master of Science in Technology Management: Data Science
Program Overview
Lead organizational decision-making with this Master of Science in Technology Management: Data Science program, designed to equip you with a strong foundation in data science and the leadership skills essential for driving team success in today’s data-driven industries.
This program emphasizes:
- Leadership and project management
- Leveraging data for strategic decision-making
- Data visualization and storytelling
By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:
- Understand concepts like data mining, cloud computing, big data analytics, and statistical analysis.
- Apply business intelligence strategies and statistical techniques to support data-driven decision-making.
- Communicate complex data insights to stakeholders using data visualization.
- Uphold ethical standards in data management, with a focus on privacy and security.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams to successfully execute projects on time.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Science in Technology Management with a concentration in Data Science program can open doors to careers such as:
- Big data architect
- Big data engineer
- Business intelligence analyst
- Chief data officer (CDO)
- Data analyst
- Data governance specialist
- Data scientist
- Digital transformation manager
- Innovation manager
- Machine learning engineer
Admissions
To be eligible for the Master of Science in Technology Management with a concentration in Data Science program, students must meet the below requirements for admission.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework.
- Provisional admission: Applicants with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.74 may be admitted provisionally. Provisional students must achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher on the first nine credits in their program of study to gain full admission.
- Provide official transcripts or an official transcript evaluation for admission into a graduate program.
- Students with 15 or more undergraduate credits in computer science, cybersecurity, or business analytics may have introductory courses (CS 600, CY 600, or BA 600) waived, pending a transcript evaluation.
Courses
Review the full list of program courses below.
Core Courses
Curriculum
BU 601 - Behavior, Well-being, and Ethics
OD 655 - Innovation & Creativity
OD 688 - Leadership & Influence Processes
PM 672 - The Practice of Project Management
MG 695 - Applied Research Project or BU 695 - Internship
BA 631 - Data Mining
CS 651 - Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics
DS 600 - Intro to Data Science
DS 610 - Principles of Privacy and Security in Data Science
DS 620 - Statistical Analysis with Experimental Design
DS 630 - Visual Storytelling in Data Science
DS 635 - Business Intelligence with Data Warehousing Strategies
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Joining Us?
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