M.S. 数据科学 & 分析

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数据科学和分析程序的标题图像

The Master of Science 数据科学 and 分析 is a 30-credit hour, non-thesis degree program. The curriculum consists of a core of 18 credits (6 courses), 四种浓度的选择, 一个顶点项目. 这四种浓度分别是:

  • 人工智能和机器学习
  • 商业智能 & 分析
  • 工程 & 大数据分析
  • 地理空间分析

The objective of the core is to lay the foundation required by a data scientist working in any field. Core courses will establish proficiency in data discovery, 集合, 处理, and cleaning; exploratory data analysis using 统计数据 and visual analytics; and statistical modeling for prediction/forecasting. The capstone project in all concentrations will provide the opportunity to synthesize knowledge from coursework to solve real-world problems.

研究生s in the data science program may find careers in these roles:

    • 数据科学家
    • 数据工程师
    • 数据分析师
    • 机器学习科学家
    • 机器学习工程师
    • 应用程序架构师
    • 统计学家
    • 企业架构师
    • 商业智能(BI)开发人员
    • 计算机和信息系统经理
    • 数据库管理员

    核心课程(18学分)

    • CS 620/DASC 620 Introduction to Data Science and 分析 (3学分)

    • CS 624数据分析与大数据*(3学分)

    • cs625数据可视化*(3学分)

    • STAT 603 Statistical/Probability Models for Data Science and 分析* (3学分)

    • STAT 604 Statistical Tools for Data Science and 分析* (3学分)

    顶石

    DASC 690顶点项目*(3学分)

    *The capstone project will provide an opportunity for students to synthesize knowledge from their coursework and apply it to solve real-world data analytics problems.

    浓度

    This concentration prepares students to transform data into actionable information for organizations seeking data-driven recommendations. 本课程介绍用于存储的方法和工具, 访问, 并分析数据以支持业务决策. 学生们学习如何识别, 管理, 检索, and analyze data in order to gain insight and use the resulting information to make informed business decisions. Students select four courses (12 credits) in consultation with the faculty advisor.

    选择两门课程(6学分):

    • BNAL 503数据探索与可视化(3学分)
    • BNAL 515 Advanced Business 分析 with Big Data Applications (3学分)
    • BNAL 721 模拟 建模 for Business Systems (3学分) is preferred, 但如果没有提议, BNAL 576 模拟 建模 and Analysis for Business Systems (3 Credits) may be substituted for BNAL 721 with permission of the concentration coordinator if BNAL 721 is not offered.

    选择两门课程(6学分):

    • IT 650数据库管理系统(3学分)
    • 商业智能(3学分)
    • IT 652 Information and Communications 技术 for Big Data (3学分)

    The purpose of this concentration is to prepare students to enter rapidly emerging fields related to data science and analytics. The coursework addresses relevant data analytics topics such as video analytics, 算法和数据结构, 信息检索. Students learn computational data analysis, data visualization, and natural language 处理.

    Students select four courses from the list below (12 credits) in consultation with the faculty advisor:

    • CS 522机器学习I(3学分)
    • CS 532网络科学(3学分)
    • CS 550数据库概念(3学分)
    • cs569网络安全数据分析(3学分)
    • CS 580 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3学分)
    • CS 722机器学习II(3学分)
    • CS 725信息可视化(3学分)
    • 自然语言处理(3学分)
    • CS 734信息检索(3学分)

    The purpose of this concentration is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the methods and technologies to handle big data and to instill 工程 problem-solving skills rooted in big data solutions. It will further prepare them to become professionals trained in advanced data analytics, with the ability to transform large streams of multiple data sources into understandable and actionable information for the purpose of making decisions. The coursework (12 credits) will enable students to learn and practice the following competencies: data 集合, 数据存储, 处理和分析数据, 报告统计数据和模式, drawing conclusions and insights and making actionable recommendations.

    从(6学分)中选择两门核心课程:

    • ENMA 754大数据基础(3学分)
    • MSIM 715 High Performance Computing and 模拟 (3学分)
    • ECE 607机器学习1(3学分)

    选择两门选修课程(6学分):

    • ECE 784计算机视觉(3学分)
    • MSIM 695 Topics in Visualization for 大数据分析 (3学分)
    • MSIM 574交通数据分析(3学分)
    • MAE 740 Autonomous and Robotic Systems Analysis and Control (3学分)
    • 并行集群计算方法(3学分)
    • ECE 651统计分析与仿真(3学分)
    • ECE 780机器学习II(3学分)

    This concentration enables MS Data Science students to develop advanced skills and expertise in geospatial science and technology. 整合地理资讯系统(GIS), 遥感, and location-based data allows data scientists to uncover spatial patterns. The concentration provides for a foundation across the breadth of geospatial technology to prepare data for analysis, 进行适用性分析, 空间预测建模, 地质统计学, 以及时空模式挖掘和目标检测. The concentration coursework (12 credits) incorporates advanced geovisualization and webmapping technology to also enhance cartography analytics and communications.

    Required core courses for this concentration (6 credits):

    • GEOG 600地理空间数据分析(3学分)
    • GEOG 601空间统计与建模(3学分)

    选修两门课程(6学分):

    • GEOG 525 Internet Geographic Information Systems (3学分)
    • GEOG 532 Advanced GIS(3学分)
    • 高级空间分析(3学分)
    • GEOG 590应用GIS/制图(3学分)
    • GEOG 5XX编程GIS(3学分)
    • GEOG 519 Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments (3学分)
    • GEOG 520海洋地理(3学分)
    • 地理信息系统在应急管理(3学分)
    • 主题:地理空间领域技术(3学分)

    总集中学时要求:12

    DASC顶点项目 (3学分)
    硕士DASC学位也需要一个顶点项目. 为寻求这种专注的学生, they must complete a project focusing on geospatial analysis when taking the following:

    DASC 690顶点项目

    如何申请

    • Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution or equivalent
    • 所有出席机构的正式成绩单
    • 重新开始
    • 职业目标陈述
    • 本科 coursework or experience in computer science, 数学, 统计数据, 信息技术, 工程, 或相关领域
    • 两封推荐信
    • Current scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 230 on the computer based TOEFL or 80 on the TOEFL iBT

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    联系

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