n the Data Science MS program, students will gain a strong, fundamental understanding of the statistical and computational tools of data analytics. They will build significant practical experience applying those skills to large and small data sets. These knowledge and experiential components of the program will enhance students’ career prospects in data science and related fields.

Graduates of the Data Science MS program will exhibit and engage in the following:

Ethical & Professional Behavior: Students will develop skills to effectively communicate, collaborate in and lead teams, and act ethically in a professional setting.
Academic Focus: Students work closely with their academic advisor to achieve their academic and career focus through selection of program electives
Academic excellence: Students will build on their existing academic foundation, extending their pursuit of excellence in all program areas.

Alongside NJIT’s distinguished faculty, students of the Data Science MS – Statistics Track program will develop and enhance their computational and analytical skills to become highly qualified professionals who can enter productive and in-demand
careers in New Jersey and throughout the U.S.

Graduates from the MS in the Data Science – Statistics Track program should all meet the following learning outcomes:

Ability to use statistics and statistical methods to make inferences and draw conclusions from data.
Ability to use advanced computing techniques to study data.
Ability to identify well-defined features of quantifiable systems and extract useful inferences from data.
Ability to formulate a mathematical model of a quantifiable system.
Ability to distinguish between good models and bad models.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary group.
A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.