University Catalog 2025-2026

Foundations of Data Science (MS): Computer Science Concentration

Degree Requirements

Required Courses21
Statistics Core
Fundamentals of Linear Models and Regression
Applied Statistical Methods I
Mathematics Core (choose two of the following)
Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory
Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models
Convex Optimization Methods in Data Science
Computer Science core
Design and Analysis Of Algorithms
Database Management Concepts and Systems
Machine Learning core (choose one of the following)
Introduction to Statistical Learning
Automated Learning and Data Analysis
Concentration Electives9
A minimum of 9 hours of elective courses must be taken from the following courses:
Artificial Intelligence I
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Social Computing and Decentralized Artificial Intelligence
Numerical Analysis I
Building Game AI
Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
Total Hours30