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Master of Data Science

Enrollment for Summer 2025 is now open!

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Master of Data Science

University of Pittsburgh

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Accredited Master’s Degree

Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a highly-ranked, Carnegie R1 public research institution

20 months (part-time)

Finish this 30-credit program in 20 months (9-10 hours per week), working at your own pace.

Learn from anywhere

Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers.

$15,000 Tuition cost

Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time, with flexible payment options available.

Sample the program

Click here to request access to the free preview of Pitt's Data Centric Computing PBA course.

Student experience

What’s it like to earn a Master of Data Science while learning on Coursera?

The MDS program at the University of Pittsburgh is a fully online program, delivered by the same expert faculty who teach on-campus. As an MDS student, you have the flexibility to learn at your own pace and on the device of your preference. Throughout the program, you’ll cultivate practical skills through coursework and projects through multidisciplinary approaches, responsibly using big data in practical scenarios to solve real world problems.

You’ll participate in live classroom sessions with professors, collaborate with peers on group projects through platforms like Zoom and Slack, and have direct access to instructors during scheduled office hours.

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Build your networks face-to-face with on-campus days

With over 100 academic partners around the world, HEC on-campus days can be arranged at accessible locations for you and your cohort.

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Access to Station F Accelerator

Access real-world opportunities with ‘Station F’, the world’s largest start-up campus with over 250 companies launched and supported.

Support from HEC

Enjoy a range of expert project assistance, working 1:1 with affiliate professors and mentors in dedicated weekly ‘Start-Up’ and ‘Go to Market Strategy’ office hours.

In-person Graduation

The two-day graduation ceremony held every year on the HEC Paris campus allows students to celebrate their achievements in person. Take a peek at the HEC Paris graduation ceremony.

Pitch training sessions and business game

Learn techniques to help you stand out from the crowd and convince any stakeholder with pitch coaching by industry experts. Additionally, MSIE students get a chance to step into the role of the entrepreneur in a simulated business game.

Apply for seed funding from HEC Ventures

€33m venture capital investment fund dedicated to furthering HEC graduate enterprises. With investment sums between €200k and €1.5m available, benefit from the expertise - and capital - that HEC Paris has to offer.

Meet your instructors

Sebastian D. Becker

Sebastian D. Becker

Associate Professor of Accounting and Management Control

Kristine de Valck

Kristine de Valck

Associate Professor of Marketing

Anne-Laure Sellier

Anne-Laure Sellier

Associate Professor of Marketing

Svenja Sommer

Svenja Sommer

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management

Marc Vanhuele

Marc Vanhuele

Professor of Marketing

Pierre Dussauge

Pierre Dussauge

Instructor

Giada Di Stefano

Giada Di Stefano

Associate Professor of Business Strategy

Marc Beretta

Marc Beretta

Instructor

Mathis Schulte

Mathis Schulte

Instructor

Online Learning Experience

Earn your MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - without putting your career on hold

This fully-online program has been designed to provide a flexible learning experience that lets you build a strong community of like-minded individuals. As busy professionals, you’ll work together to acquire the skills and knowledge for a world-class degree, fitting your studies around your existing commitments without having to take a career break.

The project-based courses are run using a blend of video content, written study materials and live sessions. Courses include supplementary readings, video lectures, assignments and discussion forums to help you spark connections and build networks with your peers.