Data Science and Analytics, M.S. (On Campus) Accelerated Course Map

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This is the recommended sequence of courses for students wishing to accelerate their program completion. Student may take up to 2 courses per term after their first term. Please see the Data Science and Analytics, M.S. (On Campus) Course Map for recommended sequencing for a standard full-time pathway. Students must fulfill all degree requirements for the program found here: Data Science and Analytics, M.S. (On Campus)

Term 1: CT 5610

Required first course.

CT 5610 - Database Design Credits: 4

Term 2: Core and CT 6530 or Elective

Select 1 Core Course

CT 5320 - Data Mining for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4
CT 6440 - Information Visualization Credits: 4
CT 6915 - Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4

Select CT 6530 or Elective Course

Students should complete CT 6530 Python Programming in Term 2 or Term 3 in the accelerated pathway.

CT 6530 - Python Programming Credits: 4
or select an elective from the available options. Internship is only available after a student has completed 20 credits from within the program (Term 4 or Term 5 in the accelerated pathway).

Term 3: Core and CT 6530 or Elective

Select 1 Core Course

CT 5320 - Data Mining for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4
CT 6440 - Information Visualization Credits: 4
CT 6915 - Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4

Select CT 6530 or Elective Course

Students should complete CT 6530 Python Programming in Term 2 or Term 3 in the accelerated pathway.

CT 6530 - Python Programming Credits: 4
or select an elective from the available options. Internship is only available after a student has completed 20 credits from within the program (Term 4 or Term 5 in the accelerated pathway).

Term 4: Core and Elective

Select 1 Core Course

CT 5320 - Data Mining for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4
CT 6440 - Information Visualization Credits: 4
CT 6915 - Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics Credits: 4

Select 1 Elective Course

Select an elective from the available options. Internship is only available after a student has completed 20 credits from within the program (Term 4 or Term 5 in the accelerated pathway).

Term 5: Electives

Select 2 electives from the available options. Internship is only available after a student has completed 20 credits from within the program (Term 4 or Term 5 in the accelerated pathway).