M.S. in Data Science and Analytics Graduate PROGRAM admission

The M.S. in Data Science and Analytics is a multi-college interdisciplinary program jointly administered by the Department of Political Science. The Department administers the Data Science in Society Concentration. Here is information regarding admission to the Program:

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts:  Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website:  fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation:  Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct:  A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status:  Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification:  Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 of the last 60 credits from a regionally accredited college or university
• GRE waived
• Must have taken the following courses (or it’s equivalence): MAC 2233 (Method of Calculus), STA 2023 (Introductory Statistics), and computer programming COP 2220 or MAD 2502
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 of the last 60 credits from a regionally accredited college or university
• GRE waived
• Must have taken the following courses (or it’s equivalence): MAC 2233 (Method of Calculus), STA 2023 (Introductory Statistics), and computer programming COP2220 and MAD 2502
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.

NOTE: Application status will say incomplete until an admission decision has been made.

Application Deadlines:

Domestic Students:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: November 1

International Students:

  • Fall: March 15
  • Spring: July 15

All documentation must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.