M.S. CONCENTRATION IN DATA SCIENCE
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The concentration in data science, an optional concentration in the Master's in computer science offered by the college, was created to help meet the need for expanded and enhanced training in the area of data science. It requires coursework in theory for data science, systems for data science, data analysis, and statistics.
Intakes
- Aug
- Oct
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
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 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
As an international student applicant (non-U.S. citizens who do not hold U.S. Permanent Resident Status), you may be considered for admission to master's or doctoral degree programs if you have attained your baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited American college or university, or possess an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution. "Equivalent credential" generally means a four-year degree comprised of University undergraduate work at a regionally accredited institution, preceded by at least 12 years of elementary and secondary school studies.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate School accepts the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): a minimum combined score of 80*
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): a minimum combined score of 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum overall score of 53
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16768 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 85 USD