Fortune has ranked Clarkson University’s Master of Science in Applied Data Science program among its Best Master’s in Data Science Programs for 2022.
Every day, companies use data in innovative ways to inform their decisions – in everything from targeted marketing to autonomous driving vehicles. Data scientists are the people who analyze, review and present that valuable information to predict outcomes, and provide data-enabled insights critical to making important decisions.
“The volume of data generated every day is growing exponentially, creating a steep demand for workers that can harness, analyze, and create value from the data available,” says Fortune in its web announcement. “Because of this, data science is one of the fastest growing fields today, and one of the best ways to break into the field is to pursue a master’s degree in the field.”
Clarkson’s Master of Science in Applied Data Science blends business, mathematics, and computer science to prepare students for data-related careers in virtually every sector. The 36-credit program equips graduates to turn big data into smart data and unleash the extraordinary potential of new knowledge.
“Ever since its inception more than ten years ago, our Master of Science in Applied Data Science program has been dedicated to the highest quality of instruction and student care,” says the program’s director, Professor of Operations & Information Systems Boris Jukic. “The program has acquired a great reputation for these qualities as well as its proven ability to help students acquire cutting edge skills in this rapidly evolving field.”
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, Clarkson’s program attracts students with diverse backgrounds, from technology and engineering to liberal arts and social science. The ideal applicant, Jukic says, is one who is comfortable with spreadsheet analysis, favors evidence-based decision-making, and loves solving problems.
The Master of Science in Applied Data Science program is available both campus-based and online, and there are full- and part-time options. For those interested in an intensive experience, it is possible to complete the MS in Applied Data Science in an accelerated, one-year plan. However, the program is also offered in a more traditional two-year format.
For more information or to apply go to https://www.clarkson.edu/graduate/data-science-applied.
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