Master of Science in Data Analytics
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Higher Education Teaching CertificateImmerse yourself in the data analytics process and prepare for next-level data-focused careers with The Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) developed in partnership with industry experts from Silicon Valley. Complete this 30-unit program in two years.
Launched in 2018, the advanced curriculum of the MSDA program was co-developed by five of SJSU’s colleges along with industry experts. Together they designed an affordable program of core courses with a final thesis or project that prepares students to perform research and solve problems using data analytics and tools.
The MSDA program offers two pathways: Regular Session and Special Session.
Regular Session and Special Session students must meet the same graduation requirements and will receive the same diploma when they graduate.
Program Snapshot
30
units
10
courses
Fall, Spring
admission
Program Features
STEM degree program
Classified as a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degree program and meets course requirements for F-1 visa holders.
Expert faculty
Learn from industry experts and academic faculty who offer a range of data analytics knowledge and skills.
Career growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer, and Information Research Scientist careers are growing at a rate of 21%, much faster than the average for other careers, which is between 5-8%.
Career Opportunities
More than 150 Silicon Valley companies have employed MSDA students for internships and permanent positions. Some companies include Adobe, Airbnb, Amazon, Capital One, Cisco, Facebook/Meta, Google/Alphabet, IBM, Intel, Intuit, Juniper, Lucid, PayPal, Tesla, Uber, Visa, VMWare, and Waymo.
Apply for the Program
Learn more about how to apply below.
- Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and achieved a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the bachelor's degree institution or in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units of all coursework.
- At least one semester each of college calculus, statistics, and programming courses.
- GRE and GMAT scores and recommendation letters are not required.
For further details and specifics visit the program site.
*Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
- How to Apply
For details on how to apply please visit the Application Steps page.
- Application Deadlines
Special Session
Fall 2024 application cycle for domestic: October 1 - May 1, 2024
Fall 2024 application cycle for international: October 1 - April 1, 2024
Domestic Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Domestic Document Deadline: May 20, 2024
International Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
International Document Deadline: April 20, 2024Spring 2024 application cycle for domestic: August 1 - December 1, 2023
Spring 2024 application cycle for international: August 1 - October 1, 2023
Domestic Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Domestic Document Deadline: December 20, 2023
International Application Deadline: October 1, 2023
International Document Deadline: October 20, 2023Regular Session
Fall 2024 application cycle for domestic: October 1 - March 1, 2024
Fall 2024 application cycle for international: October 1 - February 1, 2024
Domestic Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Domestic Document Deadline: March 20, 2024
International Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
International Document Deadline: February 20, 2024Spring 2024 application cycle for domestic: August 1 - December 1, 2023
*These dates are not final and are subject to change.
Spring 2024 application cycle for international: August 1 - October 1, 2023
Domestic Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Domestic Document Deadline: December 20, 2023
International Application Deadline: October 1, 2023
International Document Deadline: October 20, 2023
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Events
December 18, 2023
Fall 2023 CPGE Graduation Celebration
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Student Union (Diaz Compean), Ballroom A, B, C
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Contact Information
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ms-data-analytics@sjsu.edu