Master of Data Science

The University of Guelph launched a Master of Data Science program in response to the growing and anticipated need for top-tier data scientists in Canada. You can expect to gain a diverse and comprehensive understanding of data mining; data warehousing and database management; extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL); machine learning; artificial intelligence (AI); statistical modelling; scripting; and data visualization. You'll build your skills through practical experience via written assignments, oral presentations, case studies, applied course projects and group work. You'll also have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of your work from the program, a valuable showcase in demand by tech employers
The Master of Data Science may be completed on a full- or part-time basis,allowing students greater flexibility during their degree. Students are expected to complete the program in three to six semesters
Reasons to Choose the MDS
As a graduate, you will: Be poised to fill one of 305,000 digital talent job openings in Canada, Enter a field in which Canada invests billions of dollars each year, Have the skills to build a career in one of North America's top 15 digital jobs.

Honour’s Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum average of 75% (B) in the last four semesters of study with: ? A major or minor in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; or ? Working knowledge of statistics and computer programming, demonstrated through completion of university or college level degree credit courses equivalent to the following U of G courses: STAT*3240 and CIS*2500.

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70

International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89