Master of Science (SM) in Data Science
Harvard University · Cambridge, USA
Duration
18 mo
Tuition
USD67,504/yr
verifiedIntake
September
English
IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5)
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About this programme
A three-term master's from Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), at the intersection of statistical methodology, computational science and applications. Coursework covers statistical modeling, machine learning, optimization, large-scale data management, visualization, and the ethics of data science.
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
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Entry requirements
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English
IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5)
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Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but applicants should hold a bachelor's degree with working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, familiarity with probability and statistical inference, and fluency in a programming language such as Python or R.
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Documents
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This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Data Science & Analytics field in USA, from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Source: US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook / OEWS (Data Scientists), May 2024.
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Fees & scholarships
USD67,504/yr tuition (verified). We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at Harvard University — free, for your profile.
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Master of Science (SM) in Data Science — FAQs
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Tuition is USD67,504/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
No formal prerequisites, but applicants should hold a bachelor's degree with working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, familiarity with probability and statistical inference, and fluency in a programming language such as Python or R. English: IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5).
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
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