How it Works
Students will earn their degree in one of the academic disciplines at Carleton with a specialization in Data Science or a concentration in Business Analytics for the MBA. Students will pursue a thesis, coursework-only, or project option directly related to Data Science, as per their original degree. Business students are also required to complete an internship. Depending on availability, students in other fields may also gain real-world experience through internships.
Admission Requirements for Specialization
- Honours bachelor degree or equivalent
- Be admitted to and maintain current registration in one of the participating Master’s programs. To see the admission requirements for the participating Master’s programs, please visit the respective program department websites. Admissions questions should be directed to the department to which you are applying
- Admission to the collaborative Master’s program in Data Science is competitive and determined at the time of admission into the participating Master’s program
Participating Master’s Programs
- Biology* (thesis)
- Biomedical Engineering* (project or coursework)
- Business (concentration)
- Chemistry (thesis)
- Cognitive Science (thesis)
- Communication (thesis, research essay or coursework)
- Computer Science* (thesis)
- Economics (thesis or coursework)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering* (thesis, project or coursework)
- Geography (MSc thesis)
- Health Sciences (thesis)
- History (research essay)
- Information Technology (coursework or thesis)
- International Affairs (NPSIA) (thesis, research essay or coursework)
- Physics (thesis)
- Psychology (thesis)
- Public Policy and Administration (research essay or coursework)
- Sociology (thesis or research essay)
*These are part of the joint institutes with the University of Ottawa
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