The University of Denver Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science offers an MS in Data Science online that empowers students to build the tools that facilitate the use of data to make important business, research, and policy decisions.
The online master’s program is designed to prepare analytically minded students from any academic background to build data collection tools and use evaluation techniques like data mining and machine learning to inform critical decision-making.
For students who do not have a computer science background, there are three bridge courses in computer science programming basics, calculus, and discrete linear algebra to provide them with the necessary foundation to be successful in their data science coursework.
Now accepting applications for the March cohort. The priority application deadline is January 13, 2020.
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The Ritchie School: A Legacy of Entrepreneurism and Innovation
Named after Daniel Felix Ritchie, an entrepreneur who built his company at the height of the Great Depression, the Ritchie School is committed to providing high-quality education and academic research to the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.
With its founder as a symbol of innovation in the face of adversity, the Ritchie School is proud to offer an online graduate degree that inspires students to use technology to build a smarter, more sustainable world.
Explore Our Denver Campus Program
If you are in the Denver area, an on-campus MS in Data Science program is also available. Identical to the MS in Data Science earned online, the degree earned on campus requires no computer science background. Classes are held on the DU campus in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. You can also enroll full- or part-time and finish your degree in 18–24 months depending on academic background. Learn more by visiting our on-campus site.
“Our true mark of student success doesn’t rest solely on what they accomplish while at the Ritchie School. A real measure of our programs is where our students go upon graduating.” — JB Holston, Dean, The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
The Same High-Quality Education—Now Online
The Ritchie School is dedicated to providing its online students with the same academic resources, rigorous coursework, and collaborative learning environment as students in the on-campus program.
Collaborate in Online Classrooms
Online classes are streamed live and feature breakout sessions so students can collaborate, apply data science skills in real time, and receive instant feedback from their professors.
Receive Personalized Support
Students have access to career services such as one-on-one career advising, résumé and cover letter development, and mock interviews to help them prepare for the next step in their career.
Gain Real-World Insight From Expert Faculty
Ritchie faculty are top researchers in areas such as databases, algorithms, and statistics. Courses are led by those who teach on campus, and faculty are available to support students through online office hours.
Connect and Study With Local Classmates
Online students receive a membership to WeWork, a community of shared workspaces. Students can access any WeWork location to meet in-person with local classmates, or to study or attend classes in a quiet space.