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Master of Science in Data Science

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Master of Science in Data Science

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Fully accredited online program

Graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder

$15,750 USD total tuition

Flexible payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Finish in 24 months

Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part-time

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Start earning your master’s in high-growth data science

No matter your academic background, the Master of Data Science (MS-DS) is an ideal choice if you’re interested in a career in data science. Program admission is based on your performance in your first three courses.

You’ll learn theory, methods, tools, and programming languages—skills that qualify you for a variety of data scientist jobs, which are expected to increase by 36% between 2021 and 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is more than seven times faster than the average growth rate for all jobs.

The University of Colorado Boulder is a Tier 1 Research institution and home to a community of scientists, scholars, and educators—including Nobel Laureates, MacArthur Genius Grant winners, and National Medal of Science awardees.

What’s in this degree program?

30 courses (30 credit hours) accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
A combination of computer science or statistics courses, core courses, vital skills courses, and electives
Complete the MS-DS program in as little as 18 months, with about 4-6 hours of study per credit hour per week
Weekly live office hours with instructors and staff
Join a robust and thriving alumni network and career services to help you succeed after graduation

Admissions Information

Contact the CU Boulder MS-DS team at cuboulder-msds@coursera.org if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

Get started today

Start your first course or request more information

Enroll Now

Fully accredited online program

Graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder

$15,750 USD total tuition

Flexible payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Finish in 24 months

Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part-time

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Fully accredited online program

Graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder

$15,750 USD total tuition

Flexible payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Start earning your master’s in high-growth data science

No matter your academic background, the Master of Data Science (MS-DS) is an ideal choice if you’re interested in a career in data science. Program admission is based on your performance in your first three courses.

You’ll learn theory, methods, tools, and programming languages—skills that qualify you for a variety of data scientist jobs, which are expected to increase by 36% between 2021 and 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is more than seven times faster than the average growth rate for all jobs.

The University of Colorado Boulder is a Tier 1 Research institution and home to a community of scientists, scholars, and educators—including Nobel Laureates, MacArthur Genius Grant winners, and National Medal of Science awardees.

What’s in this degree program?

30 courses (30 credit hours) accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
A combination of computer science or statistics courses, core courses, vital skills courses, and electives
Complete the MS-DS program in as little as 18 months, with about 4-6 hours of study per credit hour per week
Weekly live office hours with instructors and staff
Join a robust and thriving alumni network and career services to help you succeed after graduation

Admissions Information

Contact the CU Boulder MS-DS team at cuboulder-msds@coursera.org if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

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No application needed, ever―just start learning and show us you’re ready

Even if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree or extensive work experience, you can become part of the MS-DS. You’ll never have to apply to gain admission into the program. After passing three for-credit courses in the MS-DS program with grades of 3.0 or higher, you’ll be qualified.

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Pay-as-you-go tuition and six eight-week sessions to study on your schedule

  • $15,750 USD tuition total With flexible payment options, you can pursue a high-quality education at the pace you choose.
  • Pay-as-you-go tuition Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only. If a scheduling conflict arises, you’re free to take a term off without charges or penalties.
  • Financial aid opportunities Interested in exploring payment and scholarship financing opportunities? Find out more information on how to make this program fit your budget.

Move your career forward

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs will prepare you for working at this influential level. Your skills, knowledge and mindset will allow you to unearth enormous value for others, and become an unrivaled asset for any management team.

This program is the ideal qualification for:

  • Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
  • Professionals looking to increase their career and earning potential
  • Business leaders looking to foster an innovation culture and break down company silos
  • Aspiring company founders, innovation consultants and business development managers.

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A comprehensive 24-month program where you’ll learn to identify and develop high-potential opportunities, lead business development, drive product innovation, and launch commercial ventures

Through hands-on opportunities, including pitch training and business games, you’ll master applied skills in business development, product innovation and entrepreneurship.

This program is geared towards those who want to start their own business or understand the best techniques for advancing innovation in any organization.

Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A streamlined 18-month program for business leaders and entrepreneurs to consolidate their skills and experience with intensive coaching and tuition in business innovation

Team Project - mentored by business leaders, you’ll work together to create a startup suitable for further development and investment (a third of the initial cohort’s capstone projects are now real-life innovative start-ups)

As a senior professional and experienced entrepreneur looking to launch new ventures or take your career in a new direction, you will gain a wider range of expertise and perspective through this program.

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Access a flexible curriculum designed to empower you in your career goals

Fast-track your way to your MS-DS degree. With 30 courses taken at your own pace, you can achieve your goals more quickly than you’d imagined.

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Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.

Enroll in a for-credit course today

Want to enroll in the full degree course now and earn transcriptable credit? You can enroll directly with the university as a non-degree student.Enroll in for-credit now

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1. Enroll in course

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Pursue admission to degree

2. Pursue admission to degree

Fill out a form or application on the university's website and pay to enroll

Get accepted and enroll

3. Get accepted and enroll

Complete the course and earn transcriptable college credit which will count toward your degree learning if you are accepted into the full degree program¹

Transfer credit

4. Transfer credit

You can apply to transfer the credits earned towards your degree program after admission to the program

¹Each university determines the number of pre-approved credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies.

Build toward a degree

These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

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Prepare for this degree

These courses may provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors in a related degree program which can help you decide if the topic or university is right for you.

Frequently asked questions

Graduates with a degree in data science are well-prepared to enter the workforce as data architects, analysts, and engineers; machine learning architects and engineers; business intelligence developers; and statisticians, among other professions.

The number of data scientist jobs is expected to grow by 36 percent between 2021 and 2031—more than seven times faster than the average growth rate for all jobs—according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Yes. The online MS-DS program falls under the University of Colorado Boulder’s overall accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Yes. Simply enroll in any course and take as many as you like. No commitment is required. You can also enroll in the non-credit course on the Coursera platform and upgrade to the for-credit version at a later time by paying the associated tuition.

Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.