Data Science Cohort

a data science cohort student graduating from the Jindal School, UT Dallas

Analyze and manage large datasets to inform real-world problem solving and decision-making.

The Master of Science in Business Analytics Cohort program Data Science Track is a 36 semester-credit-hour STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degree program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

This program is designed for students from various educational backgrounds. No prior work experience is required.

This program’s electives focus on data science.

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Highlights of the Program

  • Courses taught by world-class instructors.
  • Many courses offered evenings, Saturdays or online for maximum flexibility.
  • Courses selected to emphasize skills needed for today’s data science challenges in analyzing and managing large datasets to inform real-world problem solving and decision-making.
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Data Science Track Curriculum

The internship course has a flexible credit hour and will be tailored to each student’s need. An internship is required and may be taken after completing 18 credit hours. The internship course may be completed in one semester, or can be spread over multiple semesters, with zero or one credit hour each.

Students in the Master of Science in Business Analytics Cohort program Data Science Track will complete the core course requirements for the degree.

Core Courses – MS in Business Analytics Cohort

* Note: All MBA/MS Analytics students should take BUAN 6359 in lieu of OPRE 6301 as credit can not be given for both. They also will complete elective courses focusing on the Data Science Track.

Elective Courses – Data Science Track

Academic Calendar Timeframes

Course are taught year-round to accommodate cohort students. Students may begin in any semester.

  • Fall: Late August to mid-December
  • Spring: Mid-January to mid-May
  • Summer: Mid-May to mid-August

The sequence of the courses is subject to change.

Data Science Track Degree Plan – Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort

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Typical Course Schedule – First Year

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Typical Course Schedule – Second Year

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Semester 5

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Ready to start your Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort application?

Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort program at UT Dallas.

Application Process