Overview

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Data Science field is expected to grow 36% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than average for all occupations. About 13,500 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the next decade. Data scientists also enjoy some of the best salaries with an average base salary of over $123,000 in the U.S. in 2023 and over $104,000 for employees with even less than 1 year of experience (Source: Indeed.com, June 2023). It's the reason WSU College of Engineering and the Mike Ilitch School of Business launched an innovative and interdisciplinary new master's program in data science and business analytics. Leaders in this field use data to fundamentally rethink all facets of business in many sectors, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and healthcare.

Key facts

At Wayne State University's College of Engineering' Data Science and Business Analytics degree, you'll learn from nationally renowned faculty experts and benefit from our High Impact Practices of Student Success: team-based learning, global perspective, undergraduate research, internships and co-ops, and community service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced analytics (Industrial & Systems Engineering)
Data-driven business (Technology, Information Systems and Analytics)
Data computing (Computer Science)
Statistics (Mathematics)

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Applications are reviewed up to the start of each semester. International students are encouraged to apply three to six months in advance to allow time for visa processing.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 400 other Masters in Data Analytics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants applying to the Advanced Analytics or Data Computing major must have completed Calculus I, Calculus II, and Elementary Linear Algebra (or approved equivalents).
Applicants to the Data Computing major must also demonstrate significant prior coursework in computer programming.

Non-STEM applicants may be required to complete STA 5030 – Statistical Computing and Data Analysis and IE 6560 – Deterministic Optimization. If required, these courses will count as electives toward the MSDSBA degree.
Statement of purpose: A one-page essay addressing: “What are your career objectives, and how will an MS in Data Science and Business Analytics help you achieve them?”

Resume/CV: Highlight relevant academic, professional, or project experience, particularly in mathematics, statistics, and programming.
Letter of recommendation
GRE score: A GRE score report with results at or above the 75th percentile.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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