Data Science, MS
Hone core skills in computer science and statistics while developing expertise in an area of application like cybersecurity or business analytics.
Master the techniques of extracting valuable insights from data. In the MS in Data Science program at Columbia, you’ll build foundational skills in computer science and statistics while developing expertise in a focused area of application, like cybersecurity, business analytics, or smart cities, through advanced coursework and research.
You’ll train in a unique atmosphere, where faculty in computer science work alongside historians, sociologists, economists, and epidemiologists to address societal problems through multiple lenses of expertise and where an entrepreneurial spirit translates cutting-edge research into marketable solutions. You’ll graduate ready for career success and leadership in the field, joining alumni at leading industry employers.
Why Get your Master's in Data Science at Columbia?
Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for an experience unlike any place else.
As a student here, you’ll benefit from:
- Data Science in Broader Context
Learn the latest techniques in data science within an institute dedicated to using them responsibly to benefit society. We pursue ground-breaking scholarship that applies technical expertise to pressing societal problems like improving healthcare outcomes, ensuring the accuracy of news, and leveraging technology for flourishing urban environments.
- Hands-on Experience
In your capstone course, you’ll work with a team on a project sponsored by a faculty member or industry affiliate in which you’ll synthesize your knowledge to solve a complex, real-world challenge. Recent projects have tackled analyzing informal speech, predicting insurance payments, accelerating drug discovery, and optimizing the placement of electric vehicle charging stations.
- An Emphasis on Entrepreneurship
Train within a community that encourages innovation and imagines ways to translate new ideas into marketable solutions. The School of Engineering has abundant resources to support student entrepreneurship and facilitates participation in an ecosystem that sees numerous new inventions and companies launched each year.
- Outstanding Placement
Columbia’s program in Data Science is one of the most highly-rated and respected in the world. Graduates are known for their technical knowledge, research skills, and innovative spirit. Our students benefit from close departmental connections with industry partners and consistently receive offers from top employers and graduate programs.