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\n Graduate Specialization in Data Science\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Participating Master’s Programs (Collaborative Specialization in Data Science)*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since you will be earning your degree from another academic unit, you should consult with your home unit for the most up-to-date information on your program requirements. You can find links to your participating program below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Business offers a MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Biology<\/a>*
M.Sc. Biology<\/td>		Health Sciences<\/a>
M.Sc. Health Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
Biomedical Engineering<\/a>*
M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering<\/td>		History<\/a>
M.A. History<\/td><\/tr>
Business<\/a>\u00a0(MBA)
Concentration in Business Analytics<\/td>		Information Technology<\/a>
M.A.Sc. Digital Media<\/td><\/tr>
Chemistry<\/a>
M.Sc. in Chemistry<\/td>		International Affairs (NPSIA)<\/a>
M.A. International Affairs<\/td><\/tr>
Cognitive Science<\/a>
Master of Cognitive Science<\/td>		Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering<\/a>*
M.A.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering
M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
Communication<\/a>
M.A. Communication and Media Studies<\/td>		Physics<\/a>
M.Sc. Physics (Medical)
M.Sc. Physics (Particle)<\/td><\/tr>
Computer Science<\/a>*
M.C.S. Computer Science<\/td>		Psychology<\/a>
M.A Psychology<\/td><\/tr>
Economics<\/a>
M.Sc. Econonmics<\/td>		Public Policy and Administration<\/a>
Master of Public Policy<\/td><\/tr>
Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/a>*
M.A.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/td>		Sociology<\/a>
M.A. Sociology<\/td><\/tr>
Geography<\/a>
M.A. Geography
M.Sc. Geography<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Part of a joint institute with the University of Ottawa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Science Specialization Student Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the general regulations stated in the Graduate Calendar<\/a>, students that are part of the Carleton University Institute of Data Science must also abide by the following student regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Students completing a thesis, project, or research essay pathway within the Specialization in Data Science will require a research supervisor affiliated with the specialization. See a listing of such faculty members on our faculty webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Any research project\/thesis must have substantial \u201cdata science content\u201d (to be evaluated by your research supervisor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Students must register in DATA5000 in their first year to avoid losing their seat in the Specialization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. DATA5000 project and any research project\/thesis must contain a discussion of ethical considerations related to data science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Each DATA5000 project should be presented at Data Day or another public venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. DATA5000 projects should be completed in interdisciplinary teams.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You are encouraged to relay any feedback on the Specialization to the Chair of the Governance Committee or to their Research Supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Graduate Studies Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Carleton\u2019s Graduate Studies offers many resources and services to its graduate students. Here are a few that might be of interest to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n