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

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*Business offers a MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Biology<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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  • M.Sc. Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Health Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.Sc. Health Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biomedical Engineering<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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  • M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering<\/li>\n
  • M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
History<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A. History<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business<\/a> (MBA)<\/p>\n
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  • Concentration in Business Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Information Technology<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A.Sc. Digital Media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.Sc. in Chemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
International Affairs (NPSIA)<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A. International Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cognitive Science<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • Master of Cognitive Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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  • M.A.Sc. Aerospace Engineering<\/li>\n
  • M.A.Sc. Materials Engineering<\/li>\n
  • M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A. Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Physics<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.Sc. Physics (Medical)<\/li>\n
  • M.Sc. Physics (Particle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Science<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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  • M.C.S. Computer Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics <\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.Sc. Econonmics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Public Policy and Administration<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • Master of Public Policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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  • M.A.Sc. Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/li>\n
  • M.Eng. Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Sociology<\/a><\/p>\n
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  • M.A. Sociology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geography<\/a><\/p>\n
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    • M.A. Geography<\/li>\n
    • M.Sc. Geography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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*Part of a joint institute with the University of Ottawa<\/p>\n

Data Science Specialization Student Regulations<\/h2>\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

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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\u00a0faculty webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Any research project\/thesis must have substantial \u201cdata science content\u201d (to be evaluated by your research supervisor).<\/li>\n
  3. Students must register in DATA5000 in their first year to avoid losing their seat in the Specialization.<\/li>\n
  4. DATA5000 project and any research project\/thesis must contain a discussion of ethical considerations related to data science.<\/li>\n
  5. Each DATA5000 project should be presented at Data Day or another public venue.<\/li>\n
  6. DATA5000 projects should be completed in interdisciplinary teams.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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

    Graduate Studies Resources<\/h2>\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