About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Science degree in Data Science and Analytics with a concentration in Physics. The program provides students with a thorough understanding of the methods and technologies to handle big data and to instill physics problem-solving skills rooted in big data solutions. It prepares them to become professionals trained in advanced data analytics, with the ability to transform large streams of multiple data sources into understandable and actionable information for the purpose of making decisions. The coursework enables the students to achieve a comprehensive list of tasks including collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing data, reporting statistics and patterns, drawing conclusions and insights, and making actionable recommendations.
The program is offered online and on-campus in Norfolk, Virginia, through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s dedicated School of Data Science — one of the few standalone data science schools at a public R1 research university in the United States. Students choose from five concentration options and complete a capstone project using real-world data.
Program Highlights
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is an R1 research university with active partnerships with NASA Langley Research Center, the Naval Research Laboratory, and Jefferson Lab — providing students access to real-world data science research that most graduate programs cannot offer.
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The School of Data Science, one of a small number of dedicated data science schools at U.S. public universities, provides a focused academic community, dedicated faculty, and industry connections in the mid-Atlantic region.
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A capstone project integrates real-world datasets from business, science, engineering, or geospatial domains.
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The full program is available online through ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Global or on-campus in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Requirements
Students entering the Master of Science in data science and analytics program should meet the minimum University admission requirements for graduate admission, including submission of the following:
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- A and associated application fee.
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- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or an equivalent institution outside the United States, in a field that provides adequate preparation for graduate study in data science.
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- Official copies of transcripts of all regionally accredited institutions attended (or equivalent non-U.S. institutions).
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- Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic background.
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- A statement of professional goals.
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- International students should submit their current Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ International Graduate Admission Office. We require scores of at least 230 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the TOEFL iBT.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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