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American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Data Science (MS)
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Offered jointly by the Department of Government , School of Public Affairs and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics , College of Arts and Sciences , the Data Science (MS) is designed for individuals augmenting or beginning studies in data science. The program prepares students for data analytic positions in academia, government, and industry that require extensive knowledge of statistical and computational tools applied to political, social, and institutional problems. Having trained in the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data, graduates can process, understand, and explore a wide class of human-generated information to solve complex problems and produce new knowledge.
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Admission to the Program
Open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Formal admission to the program requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and departmental approval. Students without sufficient mathematical background as determined by the program directors may be required to complete a mathematical boot camp prior to starting the program. Required (15 credit hours)
Methods (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
Tracks (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours in one of the following tracks: Applied Public Affairs (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following or other graduate courses approved by advisor: Business Analytics (9 credit hours)
Electives
Complete 3 credit hours from the following: Computer Science (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following or other graduate courses approved by advisor: Environmental Science (9 credit hours)
Microeconomic Analysis (9 credit hours)
Electives
Complete 6 credit hours from the following: Capstone (3 credit hours)
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