Master of Science in Computational Data Science

Data science is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary field that employs techniques and theories drawn from the broad areas of computer and information science, mathematics, and statistics, and applies them to a wide range of data-rich domains such as biomedical science, business, education, engineering, geoscience, physical science, and social science. The M.S. in Computational Data Science is designed for students interested in developing expertise in data science with a specialization in computational analytics. The goal is to enable students to analyze large quantities of data to discover new knowledge and facilitate decision-making. To accomplish this, the program provides students with a strong foundation in big data management and analysis, algorithmic, computational, and statistical thinking, and an understanding of computer systems. Research interests of faculty include: Analysis of algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Communication and networks, Computer architecture, Data analytics, Digital forensics, Expert systems, Flexible and intelligent manufacturing systems, Graphics, High-performance computing, Information security and assurance, Intelligent CAI systems, Management information and database systems, Natural language processing, Network security, Parallel and distributive processing and operating systems, Programming languages, Sensory and image processing, Software engineering, Theory of automata and computation, Wired and wireless networks

Extract knowledge from big data with the Master of Science in Computational Data Science in Temple's College of Science and Technology. You can enroll in the 30-credit-hour degree program as a part- or full-time student. Once you graduate, youll be prepared to fill the growing demand for data scientists in a range of industries from education to government. The program will also ready you for further graduate studies, research positions or teaching careers.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Computer Science is required. If the applicant has insufficient undergraduate coursework in Computer Science,
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your specific interest in Temple's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores should be in the 75th percentile on the quantitative section and 25th percentile on the verbal section. Most students submit scores far above the minimums.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL is 85 iBT or 563 PBT,
IELTS is 7.0,

Resume: Current resume required.

The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.