Graduate Specialization in Data Science

Specialization in Data Science

�Ӱ�ԭ��’s new collaborative master’s in Data Science is geared at graduate students and high-tech professionals who are interested in understanding how to analyze and use ‘big data’ sets collected by governments, industry, NGOs etc. for purposes such as generating personal recommendations for online shopping, improving the efficiency of health care delivery or predicting national security threats.

You will earn your degree in one of the academic disciplines listed below with a Specialization in Data Science (or an MBA Concentration in Business Analytics) through research or coursework that addresses a data science challenge.

Participating Master’s Programs (Collaborative Specialization in Data Science)*

*Business offers a MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics.


* M.Sc. Biology	Health Sciences M.Sc. Health Sciences
* M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering	History M.A. History
(MBA) Concentration in Business Analytics	M.A.Sc. Digital Media
Chemistry M.Sc. in Chemistry	International Affairs (NPSIA) M.A. International Affairs
Cognitive Science Master of Cognitive Science	Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering* M.A.Sc. Aerospace Engineering M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
M.A. Communication and Media Studies	M.Sc. Physics (Medical) M.Sc. Physics (Particle)
* M.C.S. Computer Science	Psychology M.A Psychology
M.Sc. Econonmics	Public Policy and Administration Master of Public Policy
* M.A.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering M.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering	Sociology M.A. Sociology
M.A. Geography M.Sc. Geography

M.Sc. Biology

Health Sciences

M.Sc. Health Sciences

M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

History

M.A. History

(MBA)

Concentration in Business Analytics

M.A.Sc. Digital Media

Chemistry

M.Sc. in Chemistry

International Affairs (NPSIA)

M.A. International Affairs

Cognitive Science

Master of Cognitive Science

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering*

M.A.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering
M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

M.A. Communication and Media Studies

M.Sc. Physics (Medical)
M.Sc. Physics (Particle)

M.C.S. Computer Science

Psychology

M.A Psychology

M.Sc. Econonmics

Public Policy and Administration

Master of Public Policy

M.A.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sociology

M.A. Sociology

M.A. Geography
M.Sc. Geography

*Part of a joint institute with the University of Ottawa.

Admission Requirements for Specialization

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent
Be admitted to and maintain current registration in one of the participating Master’s programs. To see the admission requirements for the participating Master’s programs, please visit the respective program department websites. Admissions questions should be directed to the department to which you are applying
Admission to the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science is competitive and determined at the time of admission into the participating Master’s program

How to Apply

Interested in applying to the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science? You must first create a account, and once you’ve chosen your program (see participating programs above), you must select ‘yes’ to the “I am interested in Data Science” question asked in the Program Details portion of the online application. You will then be prompted to indicate your general rationale for applying to the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science, including your academic background, academic interests, and career goals.

For complete information regarding the application process, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.

Required Documents

After you have submitted your online application and your application fee has been processed for your application to the participating Master’s program, you will be instructed on how to upload your required documents in �Ӱ�ԭ�� Central. For complete information regarding required documents, please visit the .

If you are interested in being considered for the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science, you must indicate this in the Program Details portion of the online �Ӱ�ԭ�� 360 application form.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary depending on the program to which you are applying. You must follow the of the participating Master’s program to which you are applying.

Admissions Decisions

If you are admitted to the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science, you will be notified when you receive an offer of admission to the participating Master’s program. You can check your in .

More Information

For complete and detailed information about the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science, please consult the .