Master of Science in Data Science

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Master of Science in Data Science

Ball State University

Accredited degree

Offered by Ball State University

24 months

11 courses total (33 credits), 6-9 hours per week per course

Less than $17,000 USD total cost

$489 per credit, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based

100% online

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Careers

Break into a high-demand career from a top provider of affordable online degrees

From graduating with this degree, you’ll not only gain strong foundations in math, computer science, and statistics but you’ll also experience high-impact practices in big data that you can apply immediately in your current career. The skills you’ll develop are the same ones that are in high demand across the nation:

Programming and Statistical Analysis Languages:

Mastery of Python, R, and SAS, which are vital for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning applications

Machine Learning and Predictive Modelling

Proficiency in using advanced statistical techniques, algorithms, and predictive models to make data-driven decisions

SQL

Competency in SQL for managing, querying, and manipulating databases

Data Analysis and Data Mining

Skilled in performing exploratory data analysis, extracting meaningful insights from data sets, and using data mining techniques for further knowledge discovery

Big Data Technologies

Familiarity with big data platforms and tools, such as Apache Hadoop, for processing and analyzing large data sets

Big Data and Data Management

Understanding of big data concepts and the ability to handle, clean, and organize large volumes of data for further analysis

Enrollment for the Fall 2025 session is open!

Classes start: August 18, 2025
Enrollment closes: August 24, 2025

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