Data Science: Mathematics & Statistics, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Select 15 hours: | 15 | |
IEM 5083 | Data Science and Applications | |
| Big Data Management | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Mathematical Statistics I | ||
or STAT 5123 | Probability Theory | |
or IEM 5003 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | |
IEM 5653 | Data Engineering 1 | |
OR | ||
MATH 5653 | Data Engineering 1 | |
OR | ||
STAT 5653 | Data Engineering 1 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Introduction to Optimization | ||
| Statistical Machine Learning with R | ||
| Statistical Inference | ||
or STAT 5263 | Mathematical Statistics II | |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select at least 9 hours: | 9 | |
| Advanced Linear Algebra | ||
| Matrix Methods in Machine Learning | ||
| Numerical Analysis for Linear Algebra | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
| Time Series Analysis | ||
| Categorical Data Analysis | ||
| Generalized, Linear and Mixed Models | ||
| Advanced Data Analytics in Industrial Engineering | ||
| Data, Process and Object Modeling | ||
| Applied Statistical Analysis in R for Engineers | ||
| Intro to Database Systems | ||
| Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis II | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Only three of the 15 hours can be taken from IEM 5653, MATH 5653 and STAT 5653.
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.