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Graduate Advanced Master Accelerator - Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering - Data Engineering Option

Shorelight Group - Auburn University

USA,Alabama

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 36,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Alabama

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1856

Total Students: 30,440 +

Int. Students: 1,491 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Auburn, AL 36849, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Advanced Master Accelerator - Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering - Data Engineering Option

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering program, offered on campus and online, prepares students to pursue careers in data science and engineering, where valuable insights are derived from massive amounts of raw data. Our high?quality curriculum offers an excellent balance between theory and application, equipping students with foundational skills and state?of?the?art technologies related to the next generation of big data applications.

On-campus students will be able to complete this graduate program in one to two years, while online students typically have up to six years to complete their coursework. This program blends graduate?level courses in core topics like data mining, machine learning, and statistical learning. The program also offers a wide variety of electives in addition to a required capstone experience, in which students apply their knowledge and skills to a real?world application scenario.

There are two formal options in the program: the data engineering option, administered by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and the data science option, managed by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Both options are now available to online students.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,800 per year

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

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Auburn University

CAD 12,000 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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 18 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarship For 2025 Early Decision

Early decisions = higher scholarships! Undergraduate students who apply to one or more participating universities for Summer or Fall 2025 may be eligible to apply for an exclusive Academic Merit Scholarship, of up to $30,000*! This limited-time Early Decision scholarship will award a small number of high-value scholarships to outstanding students who apply and confirm their place by February 2025.

Shorelight awarded more than $13.5 million in scholarships to international students in 2024. Make sure your students take advantage of opportunities this year – send in applications by January 15th to be considered for the next round of funding.

Scholarship amounts will vary by university and GPA. There are a limited number of high-value awards available

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.