Master of Professional Studies in Data Science
Graduate Programs- Program Overview
- Data Science M.P.S.
- Certificates
Why Study Data Science?
Learn the fundamentals of data science while tailoring your degree to meet your career goals.
UMBC’s data science programs bring together faculty from a wide range of fields who have a deep understanding of the real-world applications of data analytics.
In the core courses, you will get a fundamental understanding of data science through classes that highlight machine learning, data analysis and data management. The core courses will also introduce you to ethical and legal implications surrounding data science.
Beyond the core courses, you will take courses tailored to your career goals and developed in collaboration with academic departments across the university. In these courses you will apply the skills and techniques you learned in the core courses to your own field or area of expertise.
Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.
UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Ready to Apply?
Contact Information
Data Science Program Contacts
Main Contact
Admissions
datascience-mps@umbc.edu
Program Director
Dr. Masoud Soroush
masoud.soroush@umbc.edu
Shady Grove Contact
Program Coordinator
Current Students
opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu
UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information
Mailing Address
UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
Admissions Staff
Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537
Request Help
Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.