Master’s Degree

DSBA Master’s Degree Requirements

The M.S. in Data Science and Business Analytics is a professional master’s degree focusing on applied research. It allows students to more beyond core competencies and pursue cutting-edge graduate-level research while developing practical business skills.

  • 11 courses / 33 graduate credit hours are required for the PSM in DSBA degree:
    • 21 credit hours of required core courses
    • 9 credit hours of electives courses
    • 3 credit hours of internship/practicum course
  • The master’s degree does not have a thesis requirement. Instead, all students are required to participate in an internship/practicum lasting a minimum of 160 project hours.
  • A full-time student (9-12 credit hours/3-4 classes per semester) can complete the program in roughly 15-18 months.
  • A part-time student (3-6 credit hours/1-2 classes per semester) can complete the program in approximately 24 months.