The Nation’s 1st Interdisciplinary Professional Master’s Degree in Data Science & Applied Statistics
This unique program provides training in essential data science skills with the option to specialize in computational biology, Earth science, or follow a general track.
Designed for working professionals, recent graduates, and career changers, it offers flexible, project-based learning and stackable credentials that build toward a full master’s degree.
First cohort begins Fall 2026.
Why Apply?
- Customize Domain Focus: Choose a single discipline: Earth Science, Computational Biology, or our General Track -- while gaining in-depth and practical data-science skills.
- Flexible Pace: Complete the degree in as few as three semesters by taking a full course load, or progress one course at a time to balance professional or personal commitments.
- Stack Certificates to Earn a Master's: Earn standalone certificates on the way to a master's degree.
- Project-Focused Curriculum: No exams. Every course centers on real-world problems that reflect professional challenges. This allows students to have a portfolio ready to showcase their skills to future employers.
Who Should Apply?
- Recent Graduates: Gain hands-on experience and build a portfolio of real-world projects to jumpstart your career in data science.
- Working Professionals: Advance your skills while balancing work and school. Finish quickly by taking three courses per semester, or take one at a time to fit your schedule.
- Career Changers: If you’re transitioning from another field and want to pivot into data-driven roles, this program lets you build practical skills in your chosen discipline.
- Domain Experts Seeking Data Skills: Enhance your career by adding in-demand data science tools to your existing expertise.
- Data Professionals Seeking Domain Expertise: Deepen your impact by applying your technical skills to focused areas in Earth Science and Computational Biology
Program Tracks
Build a strong, versatile foundation in data science. Whether you're preparing for a data-focused role in industry, government, or research, this flexible track equips you with the tools to work across disciplines and adapt to evolving data challenges.
Explore the intersection of biology and data science. Develop the skills to analyze large-scale biological data and uncover meaningful insights in genomics, biomedicine, and beyond. This track prepares students for roles in biotech, health research, and life sciences.
Data is transforming how we understand our planet. This emphasis trains you to work with geospatial, environmental, and remote-sensing data to analyze Earth systems at scale. Prepare for careers in sustainability, natural resource management, and Earth system research.