2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
Department website: https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/data-science/
The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, and the University of Wisconsin – Superior in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin – Online Collaboratives are offering a Master’s of Science in Data Science. This master’s program is entirely online and will teach you how to harness the power of big data using the latest tools and analytical methods. The program focuses on how to clean, organize, analyze, and interpret structured and unstructured data, deriving knowledge and communicating your discoveries clearly to stakeholders. It is a 10-course, 30 credit program and is taught by expert faculty.
This program will prepare you to how to realize value from big data and make better decisions. The insight gained could help organizations public, private or non-profit in enhancing customer engagement, optimizing operations, identifying and preventing fraud, and generating new sources of revenue among others. The program offerings are relevant for virtually any industry- health care, retail, marketing, manufacturing, transportation, communication, education, insurance, finance, security, law enforcement, and more.
Admission Requirements
The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.
In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:
- 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
- Prerequisite courses: (1) Completion of a programming course in Python or Java (other languages may be considered). Related relevant work experience or recognized online learning platforms may be substituted. (2) Completed coursework in elementary statistics. Related relevant work experience or recognized online learning platforms may be substituted. Contact the Chair of the MS in Data Science Program for more details.
- A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the data science field.
- International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog. Please note that this program is entirely online. International students are welcome to apply for and enroll in an online program. However, they are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted provisionally.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| DS 701 | Exploratory Data Analysis | 3 |
| DS 705 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| DS 710 | Programming for Data Science | 3 |
| DS 716 | ||
| DS 730 | Big Data: High-Performance Computing | 3 |
| DS 740 | Data Mining | 3 |
| DS 750 | Data Storytelling | 3 |
| DS 770 | Ethical Decision-Making Using Data | 3 |
| DS 776 | Deep Learning | 3 |
| DS 785 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Progress to Degree
- The candidate applies to the Master of Science in Data Science program by submitting the appropriate application materials.
- The candidate is admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science program by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay program Chair.
- The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
- The student is awarded a Master of Science in Data Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.