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Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

University of Pittsburgh

Enroll for Summer 2025

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Accredited Master’s Degree

Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a highly-ranked, Carnegie R1 public research institution

20 months (part-time)

Finish this 30-credit program in 20 months (9-10 hours per week), working at your own pace.

Learn from anywhere

Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers.

$15,000 Tuition cost

Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time, with flexible payment options available.

Sample the program

Click here to request access to the free preview of Pitt's Data Centric Computing PBA course.

Admissions information

This program is targeted at highly motivated graduates and working professionals looking to upskill in this area, as well as graduates entering the field of data science from an unrelated or non-STEM academic or professional background.

The pathway to admission is simple – fill out the enrollment form and earn a grade of B or higher in the Performance-Based Admission course to move into student status. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required.

At Pitt, there are three academic terms per calendar year. Both Spring and Fall terms are 15 weeks long, while the Summer term is 14 weeks long.

Click the “request info” button at the top of the page to get access to preview the program and decide if Pitt’s Master of Data Science is right for you. This preview course is free and your progress will transfer if you choose to enroll in the master’s program later on. Click “Request info” today to gain access.

Spring A

Enroll from November 4, 2024 to January 28, 2025

Spring B

Enroll from November 4, 2024 to March 31, 2025

Admissions information

Enrollment for Summer 2025 is now open! Enrollment deadline is May 7, 2025.

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

Get a Head Start on Your MDS! Click the ‘request info’ button above & receive early access to the “Data Centric Computing” PBA preview course. The best part? All your progress will transfer when classes start in January!

Events

  • March 20th - Live Webinar: University of Pittsburgh's MDS: Program Overview & Course Glimpse - Register here
  • April 17th - Live Webinar: University of Pittsburgh’s Master of Data Science Webinar - Register here

Admissions information

Enrollment for Summer 2025 is now open! Enrollment deadline is May 7, 2025.

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

Get a Head Start on Your MDS! Click the ‘request info’ button above & receive early access to the “Data Centric Computing” PBA preview course. The best part? All your progress will transfer when classes start in January!

Events

  • March 20th - Live Webinar: University of Pittsburgh's MDS: Program Overview & Course Glimpse - Register here
  • April 17th - Live Webinar: University of Pittsburgh’s Master of Data Science Webinar - Register here

How to begin your degree journey

There is no formal application process for this degree program. Admission is entirely performance-based. With performance-based admissions, you can skip the process of taking admissions tests, and paying application fees. 
To be admitted to the Master of Information Technology program as a degree-seeking student, you must enroll in and complete all three courses in the performance pathway with a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or better. All pathway courses are part of the core degree curriculum, which means your progress will directly stack toward the full degree.

Getting started on your degree with Open Content

Explore open content courses for this degree program. Enroll in courses that align to the Master of Information Technology curriculum.

Review the upcoming academic calendar and upgrade your courses to for-credit by the next upcoming enrollment date. The upgrading process requires course registration and tuition payment via the Illinois Tech’s Registration Portal.

Upon upgrading, you will need to complete additional course content and/or take a for-credit final assessment to be granted degree credit. Access to additional content and for-credit final assessments will be available in the beginning of the term selected. Courses graded with a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or better will count towards this 100 percent online degree program!