Program Overview
The Data Science program at Saint Mary's College is an accelerated 4+1 bachelor's to master's degree program. Students are able to earn both degrees in just five years and can take 12 credits out of the 30 required graduate credits as undergraduates at Saint Mary's. Additionally, the department is launching a direct-entry accelerated 3+1 bachelor's to master's degree program for incoming first-year students to the College. More information about that program coming soon.
You Can Begin Your Degree In:
- Fall 2025
You Will Take Classes:
- Online
- In person and hybrid
This combination of rigorous study of mathematics or science with workplace skills like communication and project management are requirements of Professional Science Master’s programs.
What You Will Learn:
- Tools and techniques for mining large data sources
- Application and fine tuning of computing resources for data analysis, including widley used tools
- Development and implementation of data analysis strategies based on theoretical principles and detailed knowledge of the underlying data
- Generation of actionable intelligence for decision making
- Clear and professional communication of nuanced analysis results to a diverse, varyingly technical audience
- Rigorous application of mathematical principles to the analysis of data
- Evaluation, implementation, and the assessment of the application of technology solutions for data analysis
- Planning, directing, and evaluating the status of complex projects
- How to transform innovative data-centered concepts into concrete products and services
- Professional writing techniques
- Working knowledge of probability, applied statistics, applied linear algebra, computer programming, databases, and systems analysis
Software & Programming Languages
The following software programs and programming languages will be utilized throughout the program curriculum:
Visit ResNet's Guide for Computing for more helpful information.