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Data Science for Real-World Impact

Accelerate Your Data Science Career

Data science is a driving force in today’s technological landscape, connecting our past to a future powered by intelligent systems.

Offered as a full-time or part-time program, the Master of Data Science (MDS) program is designed to cultivate expertise in contemporary data science methodologies. Our program emphasizes long-term value by equipping students with core statistical and computational skills that apply across sectors. Graduates have successfully transitioned into roles in technology, government, finance, and healthcare, often moving into advanced positions within two years.

Who should apply?

Tech Professionals: Elevate your skillsets and experience to the next level and discover leadership opportunities.

Recent Graduates: Accelerate your data science career with a practical, hands-on curriculum and extensive networking opportunities that open doors to success in the field.

Career Changers: Stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape by diversifying your skillsets to meet the latest industry demands.

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and should have proficiency in at least two programming languages.

Curriculum Tailored for Professionals

The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in applied probability, mathematical statistics, statistical modeling, computing, machine learning, data management, visualization, and artificial intelligence.

Industry Partnerships

The Capstone Project is the culmination of the Master of Data Science program, providing students with the opportunity to work on real-life data science problems with industry partners.

Career Development

To ensure our students’ career competitiveness, we offer a range of professional development opportunities to help them build the skills that are valued by employers.

Hear From Our Alum

Minal Walvekar

MDS prepared me to be a data scientist. It made me so prepared for the statistical and analytical side of everything I wanted to do at my job and moving forward. I feel so much more confident in my statistical background.

Stephanie Saldana

I chose the MDS program at UC Irvine because I was looking for something that offered a blend of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. One of the big deciding factors for me was the presence of a capstone project, which I knew would be a great learning opportunity and something that would prepare me for working in industry. Additionally, there were many resources available to students within the program, and that also helped me decide on the MDS program.

Adelynn Paik

Data science seems like the Swiss Army knife of majors in its applicability across fields—I cannot think of an industry that doesn’t make use of data in some way. At UC Irvine’s MDS program, I’m gaining useful skills while giving myself the chance to learn about the job landscape through offerings such as career counseling and the capstone project.

Upcoming Information Sessions

December4

Professional Master’s Programs Information Session (12/04)

12:00 PM

Zoom

We invite you to attend an info session to learn about our professionally oriented programs--Master of Computer Science (MCS), Master of Data Science (MDS) and Master of Software Engineering (MSWE).

January15

Professional Master’s Programs Information Session (01/15/26)

9:00 AM

Zoom

We invite you to attend an info session to learn about our professionally oriented programs--Master of Computer Science (MCS), Master of Data Science (MDS) and Master of Software Engineering (MSWE).

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