
Webinar on January 6: MS in Data Science from CU Boulder: Program Overview | Register here


Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder
30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4–6 hours per week per course
Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($525/credit hour)
Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers
This degree is for those who want to turn data into strategic insight. It is designed for aspiring and current professionals who aim to master the complete data science lifecycle—from data acquisition and machine learning to statistical modeling and communicating results. As an interdisciplinary program, it empowers you to apply these skills across any field, making you the go-to expert for data-driven decision-making, regardless of your academic background.
This program is a strong fit if you are:
The data-driven strategist: A professional, such as a business analyst or domain expert, who wants to move beyond reporting on 'what happened' to modeling 'what will happen' and influencing strategy with predictive insights.
The full-stack data scientist: A hands-on learner eager to manage the entire data pipeline, from cleaning and wrangling massive datasets to building and deploying predictive models and communicating their impact.
The insight translator: A communicator who wants to bridge the gap between technical analysis and business action, learning to translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
The proven performer: A skilled individual ready to demonstrate their aptitude for data science, regardless of their formal background. The performance-based pathway lets your success in the coursework secure your admission into the program.
Questions? Contact the CU Boulder MS-DS team at cuboulder-msds@coursera.org.
Questions? Contact the CU Boulder MS-DS team at cuboulder-msds@coursera.org.