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Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics with Concentration in Data Science and Engineering (STEM)

Study Group - Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus

USA,Florida

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,483/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1961

Total Students: 30,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics with Concentration in Data Science and Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MS-DSA) is a multi-college interdisciplinary program, jointly administered by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the College of Business, and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters. It is designed to provide students with interests in Data Science and Data Analytics a unique and multifaceted educational opportunity within and across each of its areas of concentration. The four concentrations are Data Analytics in Business, Data Science and Engineering, Data Science in Society, and Data Science via Scientific Inquiry. Students will emerge from the program with a broad understanding of data challenges and opportunities, along with the research and inquiry skills necessary to conduct independent research and answer questions within their area of specialization. Graduates will be well prepared with rich hands-on experience and data analytics skills to enter the high demand workforce in the era of big data and quantum information processing under exciting roles such as Data Curator, Data Analyst, Statistician, Data Scientist, Market Analyst, Software Engineer, and others.

The Data Science and Engineering concentration is housed in the Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in the College of Engineering & Computer Science.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,483 per year

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

Living Cost in Study Group - Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton Campus

CAD 15,000 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, science, information technology, information systems, or a related field.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate

Direct Admit –
Rest of South Asia / ELMEAP only
$500
Provider Study Group
Direct Admit
Up to $6,000
Provider Florida Atlantic
Summer/Fall Direct Admit –Application Required(1 April deadline)
President’s International: $6,000
Visit Scholarships & Funding | Florida Atlantic University (fau.edu)
President’s International: $6,000
Visit Scholarships & Funding | Florida Atlantic University (fau.edu)
Provider Florida Atlantic

Graduate

Direct Admit –Rest of South Asia / ELMEAP only
$500
Provider Study Group

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.