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Accredited degree
Offered by Ball State University
No application required
Degree admission is entirely performance-based
$489 per credit
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payment options
24 months
33 credits of graduate coursework
Student Experience
What’s it like to earn a Master of Science in Data Science degree while learning on Coursera?
The program is designed with the adult learner and working professional in mind. You will complete your coursework through the Coursera online learning platform. Courses are asynchronous, meaning you can complete them at a pace that fits into your daily routine without worrying about being late to class.
You’ll learn from skilled professors—many are current or experienced professionals—who take the time to get to know your career goals and help you achieve them. You’ll also be assigned a dedicated Ball State Student Success Specialist who will work with you from registration through graduation.
No technical experience is required prior to starting the program. This program is built for learners of all educational backgrounds and career experiences. Whether you’re working in an entry-level position and want to advance your career, or you want to change careers entirely, this program will help you achieve your goals.
On-demand lectures
Enjoy diving into every course with high-quality videos from instructors.
Slide decks with audio commentary
Navigate course materials with slide decks that include explanations and visual aids from instructors.
Office hours and more
Attend live, online office hours with faculty. Instructional staff will also help you stay on track and answer your questions.
Work within an online community
Connect with fellow learners in staff-moderated discussion forums to share ideas, ask questions, and grow together.
Learn from high-caliber faculty
Berkeley Engineering faculty are passionate about educating students and creating breakthrough advances to serve society and improve our global quality of life.
Study on your own schedule
With no class times, you can get your coursework done when it’s convenient for you. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 9 months, while part-time students can complete the program in 18+ months.
Meet some of Berkeley Engineering's MAS-E faculty
Ana Arias
Professor of EECS
Kosa Goucher-Lambert
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Scott Moura
Clare & Hsieh Wen Shen Distinguished Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Join a top-ranked university and engineering school
Established in 1898, UC Berkeley is the flagship of the University of California system. Internationally known for excellence across all disciplines, UC Berkeley offers more than 350 degree programs across 15 schools and colleges. A top-ranked public university, UC Berkeley has renowned faculty—including nine Nobel laureates—and a diverse student body. One in four undergraduates are Pell Grant recipients, and nearly a third of graduates hail from other countries. Joining UC Berkeley means being part of an energetic and dynamic community committed to discovery, innovation, and service to society.
The top-ranked College of Engineering is recognized globally as a leader in engineering education and it has been named the #1 public engineering school in the U.S. Its reputation for intellectual rigor, talent for developing technologies that improve quality of life, and entrepreneurial spirit are reflected in its faculty and students.