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Master of Science in Data Science with Concentration in Homeland Security

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

USA,Florida

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 23,120/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 33,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, USA

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Data Science with Concentration in Homeland Security

Program Overview

In the era of the big data revolution, deriving insights from available information to support or optimize decisions is becoming a necessity in businesses, industries and governments.

Embry?Riddle’s Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) is designed to provide students with:

Practical skills needed to lead the industry into the future.
The ability to transform ubiquitous data into relatable, actionable decisions.
Strategies to combine data understanding, analytical skills and domain knowledge to overcome challenges.

Whether you seek to enhance your marketability in the fields of safety, cybersecurity, business, homeland security or a broader area, the MSDS will prepare you for success in your career.

Embry?Riddle graduates are trained to employ the most powerful computational and analytic tools to meet complex challenges facing the industry today.

Why pursue a degree in Data Science?

The goal of the M.S. in Data Science degree program is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills of data collection, pre-processing, analysis, visualization and ethical implication associated with big data arising within the various domain areas.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Apply data mining and database knowledge to identify, retrieve, cleanse and store data.
Apply their learning from project-based coursework to solve new unknown problems.
Apply knowledge of statistical inference and machine learning tools to real industry applications obtained by methods including, but not limited to, case studies or detailed literature reviews.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
jun 2024		Not Available
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,120 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

CAD 17,372 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Technical field (a degree with at least four semesters of college-level Math) for preparation. Students with a non-technical undergraduate degree will be required to complete additional modules.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.