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California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino , California ,United States

Master of Science in Applied Data Science

This program aims to admit students from various backgrounds with undergraduate training in quantitative fields (e.g., engineering, physics, math, statistics). Applicants are expected to have some experience in programming and probability/statistics. The objective of this Applied Data Science program is to provide training in various aspects of the data lifecycle. Students will learn techniques in data collection, data cleaning, data integration, data management, and data visualization, as well as the theories and techniques necessary for data analysis from data mining, machine learning, information retrieval, and artificial intelligence.

Intakes

  • June
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) has a variety of job opportunities, ranging from faculty positions to administrative and student support roles, and even opportunities for students. The university's growing budget and increasing number of staff positions indicate a potential for continued employment opportunities. Specific openings can be found on the university's career website, HigherEdJobs, and Indeed. 

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a leading intellectual and cultural hub in Inland Southern California. Established in 1965 at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, we serve over 20,000 students annually and graduate about 4,000 each year. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus extension in the Coachella Valley fosters a student-centered learning community focused on intellectual, environmental, economic, and cultural enrichment. CSUSB is known for hosting the highest diverse student body in the Inland Empire and the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments among California public universities. 

Thank you for your interest in a career at CSUSB. Please review the links below to explore our current opportunities. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Requirements for a Master/Graduate Student

  • GPA Requirement: For GPA requirement, please visit Graduate Studies
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement can be met by:
    • TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) or IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score / MBA, MPA and MSA: 6.5 total band score). Communication Studies (M.A.), Communication Studies-Integrated Marketing Communication (M.A.), English Composition (M.A.), English Composition-English Literature (M.A.), English Composition-TESL (M.A.) and Creative Writing (M.F.A.) have an English requirement of: TOEFL (iBT 90 or PBT 575), IELTS (6.5 total band score) Must be valid within the last two years.
    • Successful completion of level 4 of CSUSB English Language Program
    • For additional test we accept,
  • Other:
    • Many programs require an additional application. For information about program-specific application requirements and deadlines,