Old Dominion University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Applicants should demonstrate foundational knowledge in statistics or mathematics and programming; some programs may waive prerequisites or require completion upon admission.[1][2

About This Program

This multi-disciplinary graduate program provides the technical knowledge and skills to develop statistical models for data-driven decision-making.

Career Outcomes

Excel as Data Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with big data expertise

• 1. Data Scientist
• 2. Data Analyst
• 3. Machine Learning Engineer
• 4. Business Intelligence Analyst

What You'll Learn

• Apply statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and probability models to real-world data analysis problems
• Build and evaluate supervised and unsupervised machine learning models including neural networks and deep learning techniques
• Design data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, integrating, and processing large datasets using modern tools and platforms
• Communicate data-driven insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualization and storytelling

Curriculum Highlights

The structure features foundational courses in data science, big data processing, and discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts.

Top Employers

Top employers in data science and analytics include major technology firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft; financial institutions; healthcare organizations; and consulting firms like Deloitte and McKinsey.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Applicants should demonstrate foundational knowledge in statistics or mathematics and programming; some programs may waive prerequisites or require completion upon admission.[1][2

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Master of Science (MS)
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)