Data Skills for Everyone
Discover the boundless opportunities in the field of data science with our comprehensive online master’s in data science program, designed to meet the demands of the rapidly growing and highly sought-after job market. It's designed for people from various backgrounds, even if you're new to the field.
The 30-credit hour curriculum is built to make you an expert in analytics and modeling, helping you understand complex data, extract valuable insights, and create predictive models. The flexible learning setup allows you to progress at your speed while ensuring you fully grasp the intricacies of data science.
Join us and open the doors to a future where you'll master data-driven decision-making and gain a deep understanding of the digital age's most precious resource: information.
$9,975 Tuition
One of the most affordable data science programs in the country
Self-Paced Curriculum
Begin data science courses regardless of your current expertise
#3 Best Jobs
Data Science is listed on Glassdoor’s of Best Jobs of 2022
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7-week courses, taught year-round
Top 5 Reasons to Consider a Masters in Data Science
Belhaven University’s master’s degree in Data Science equips students with the skills needed to harness the power of data. Our curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in statistics, programming, and machine learning, combined with practical experience through real-world projects.
Here are top reasons to consider a data science degree:
- High demand for data scientists
- Competitive edge in job market
- Career versatility and diversity
- Salary potential
- Make an impact using data to drive decision-making
Graduates of our program will be prepared to enter a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, finance, and technology. They will be able to help businesses make informed decisions, optimize operations, and drive innovation.
What Do Data Scientists Do?
Data scientists are professionals trained to handle and analyze data. They use statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns, predict trends, and make data-driven decisions. Here’s a step-by-step look at what a data scientist does:
- Data Collection: Gathering data from various sources. For a business, this could include sales records, social media interactions, customer surveys, and more.
- Data Cleaning: Ensuring the data is accurate and usable by removing errors, duplicates, and inconsistencies. Clean data is essential for reliable analysis.
- Data Analysis: Using statistical methods to explore and understand the data. This could involve identifying which products sell best at different times of the year.
- Model Building: Developing algorithms to predict future trends. For example, predicting which products will be in high demand next month.
- Interpretation and Communication: Translating complex data findings into actionable insights and presenting them in an understandable way to stakeholders.
Why You’ll Love the Online Data Science Program at Belhaven
Thriving Careers
Data science is a leading field in the digital age, offering students diverse career options in high-demand industries like tech, healthcare, finance, and marketing. It equips them with valuable skills and promising job prospects.
Problem Solving Expertise
A data science master’s program teaches problem-solving by analyzing data. It helps predict trends, improve processes, make smarter decisions, and create actionable insights both in careers and everyday life, fostering critical thinking skills.
Interdisciplinary Versatility
Students from various backgrounds are welcome! Whether your training is in mathematics, computer science, social sciences, or engineering, data science merges skills from various fields making it an ideal choice for diverse interests. Plus, no GRE required!
Christian Worldview
You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.
What Can you Do with a Data Science degree?
The growth rate for jobs open nationally for data analysts has a bright outlook and the field is continuously evolving. Entry-level positions, such as Data Analyst, earn average salaries in excess of $59,000 annually. Beyond the entry level, some of the job titles in this career pathway are:
- Data Scientist – National Average Salary: $152,273
- Senior Data Analyst– National Median Salary: $103,480
- Data Warehousing Specialist – National Median Salary: $134,870
- Business Intelligence Analyst – National Median Salary: $103,500
Other job titles include:
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Data Consultant
- Data Product Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Privacy and Security Specialist
- Business Data Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Data Architect
What Will I Learn?
- Statistical Modeling
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Data Visualization and Storytelling
- Python for Data Science
- R for Data Science
- SQL for Data Science
- Machine Learning
Master in Data Science: What You Need to Know
Admission requirements:
- A completed bachelor’s degree (any major)
- A 2.8 cumulative GPA from undergraduate work
- Your transcript must show successful completion (with a grade of C or better) of college algebra or a higher mathematics course/Statistics.
- No GRE required!
If you don’t meet the admission requirements, you may be conditionally admitted.
Data science is a rapidly growing field that combines statistics, computer science, and domain expertise to extract meaningful insights from vast amounts of data. At its core, data science is about making sense of information to solve real-world problems, drive business decisions, and foster innovation.
Imagine you own a small retail store. Every day, you collect a variety of information: sales transactions, customer feedback, inventory levels, and website traffic. This data holds valuable insights about your business. However, without the right tools and skills, it’s challenging to interpret and act on this information effectively. This is where data science comes into play.
Designed for Everyone: We mean it when we say that this program is an ideal choice if you have a limited background in data science. In fact, if you can work an excel spread sheet, you can complete this program! With a well-organized curriculum and self-paced learning, anyone can start their data science master’s program, no matter their prior expertise. We make analytics and modeling easy for everyone to learn and understand.
Affordable: Belhaven’s masters in data science (MSDS) is one of the most affordable MSDS degree programs in the nation. We understand cost matters, so we're offering this sought-after degree at the lowest possible price of $9,975.
Excellence Tailored to You: Customized Excellence: Our program focuses on analytics and modeling skills you need for success in the data-driven world. Through hands-on projects, we teach you how to understand complex data, find patterns, and create predictive models. This prepares you for success in industries that rely on data-driven insights.
To make the concept of data science more tangible, let’s look at a few practical examples:
Customer Personalization
Online retailers like Amazon use data science to provide personalized shopping experiences. By analyzing your past purchases, search history, and even the time you spend looking at certain products, they can recommend items you’re likely to buy. This not only enhances the customer experience but also boosts sales.
Healthcare Improvements
In healthcare, data science is used to predict disease outbreaks, personalize treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes. For instance, by analyzing patient records and medical histories, hospitals can identify which patients are at higher risk of certain diseases and intervene early.
Enhancing Sports Performance
Sports teams use data science to analyze player performance and develop winning strategies. By studying data from games and training sessions, they can make decisions about player selection, game tactics, and injury prevention.
Financial Forecasting
Banks and financial institutions use data science for fraud detection, credit scoring, and market analysis. By examining transaction data, they can identify unusual patterns that may indicate fraudulent activity. Additionally, predictive models help them assess the risk associated with loans and investments.
What is a self-paced format?
Working self-paced program through online classes offers you a dynamic and personalized learning experience. This approach allows you to spend less time on the things you already know and more time on the subjects you need to learn. It fosters self-discipline and time management, essential skills for the future. Additionally, online classes provide a flexible schedule, accommodating jobs, family and other commitments.
How does it work?
You will progress through the degree program taking one seven-week course at a time. However, you can move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you wish during the seven weeks.
Is self-paced formatting beneficial?
With a focus on mastery rather than mere completion, self-paced formatting empowers you to take charge of your learning journey, making you well-prepared for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
Applying to Belhaven’s online programs is quick and easy. We’ll need a couple supporting documents — things like transcripts from any other school you’ve attended. When you have gathered those, just complete our online application form.
These rates are for August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Full Program Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Data Science | $333 | $9,975 |
* As these courses are deeply discounted, there are no additional discounts (military, first responder, education, etc.) for this program.
Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.
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