Master of Science - Data Science and Analytics

The Masters in Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA) is a joint effort between the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science to create a blended curriculum providing a relevant and applicable treatment to the evolving and complex field of Data Science.   

The MSDSA is open to students with a Bachelor's degree that have a strong interest in pursuing a programming approach to solving problems using data. CSU - Chico believes that Data Science is useful for everyone, and anyone can learn the mathematics, statistical and programming skills needed to tell a compelling story with data, whether that be for business operations, public policy, or environmental research. Students lacking preparation in one or more areas can take the required prerequisite courses after being admitted.  

With tracks in Applied Analytics and Machine Learning, graduates will be able to seek a variety of data-centric careers in an application field of their choosing. 

By offering a MS in data science and analytics with both an applied “breadth” track and a more targeted “depth” track with a strong overlap in core concepts and classes, we welcome students from a broad range of majors and domain interests such as nutrition, agriculture, bioinformatics, journalism, political science and even the digital humanities. Students with backgrounds in technical areas such as mathematics, statistics, or computer science, the machine learning track will provide deeper and more technical training that would prepare them for high paying jobs in tech.