MSc in Statistics and Data Science

MScPostgraduateStatistics & Data Science

About This Programme

A fully funded, two-year research MSc in Statistics and Data Science: statistical theory and methods with a one-year thesis.

Course Highlights

Fully funded: 100% tuition, stipend, housing, health insurance and UAE visa.
Rigorous statistical theory and modern data-science methods.
Access to nearly 1,000 NVIDIA GPUs.
One-year Master's research thesis.

What You'll Study

A full-time, English-language MSc on the Masdar City campus: a first year of statistics and data-science coursework and electives, then a one-year research thesis. Fully funded.

Core Courses

Probability and Statistics (SDS7101)4 credits
Linear Models and Extensions (SDS7102)4 credits
Data Analysis and Visualization (SDS7103)4 credits
Prediction and Forecasting (SDS7104)4 credits

Research & Thesis

Introduction to Research Methods (RES799)2 credits
MSc Internship (INT799)2 credits
Statistics and Data Science Master's Research Thesis (SDS799)8 credits

Electives (choose ≥8 credits)

Numerical Methods for Optimization (SDS7501)4 credits
Bayesian Statistics for Data Science (SDS7502)4 credits
Data Mining (DS701)4 credits
Big Data Processing (DS702)4 credits
Natural Language Processing (NLP701)4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A STEM bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.

English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or EmSAT English 1550 (waived if a prior degree was taught in English).

Screening exam and technical interview; two references; GRE optional.

Careers

Graduates work as data scientists, statisticians and quantitative researchers, or continue to a PhD.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) under the Ministry of Education.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics and Data Science

Start Date

Annual Fall intake (August)

Typical Offer

STEM bachelor's, CGPA 3.0/4.0; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Statistics & Data Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

Aug

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What You'll Study

A full-time, English-language MSc on the Masdar City campus: a first year of statistics and data-science coursework and electives, then a one-year research thesis. Fully funded.

Core Courses

Probability and Statistics (SDS7101)4 credits
Linear Models and Extensions (SDS7102)4 credits
Data Analysis and Visualization (SDS7103)4 credits
Prediction and Forecasting (SDS7104)4 credits

Research & Thesis

Introduction to Research Methods (RES799)2 credits
MSc Internship (INT799)2 credits
Statistics and Data Science Master's Research Thesis (SDS799)8 credits

Electives (choose ≥8 credits)

Numerical Methods for Optimization (SDS7501)4 credits
Bayesian Statistics for Data Science (SDS7502)4 credits
Data Mining (DS701)4 credits
Big Data Processing (DS702)4 credits
Natural Language Processing (NLP701)4 credits