Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Data Science & Analytics, M.S.)

About this Program

Old Dominion University offers a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics with a concentration in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This program will provide students with a foundation to use state-of-the-art programming tools and software packages to develop machine learning models. Students will learn how to use data for identifying trends and patterns, solving problems, communicating results, and recommending optimal solutions.

Coursework for the computational data analytics concentration focuses on teaching programming language, the use of complex statistical tools, and mathematical modeling. Graduates will be able to enter data science, analytical, and statistical fields. This program is available on-campus and online.

In this concentration, students will prepare to enter rapidly emerging fields related to data science and analytics. The coursework addresses relevant data analytics topics such as text analytics, visualization, algorithms and data structures, and information retrieval. Students will learn computational data analysis, data visualization, and natural language processing. Students will select four courses in consultation with the faculty advisor.

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Program Highlights

ODU is an R1 research university with active partnerships with NASA Langley Research Center, the Naval Research Laboratory, and Jefferson Lab — providing students access to real-world data science research that most graduate programs cannot offer.
The School of Data Science, one of a small number of dedicated data science schools at U.S. public universities, provides a focused academic community, dedicated faculty, and industry connections in the mid-Atlantic region.
A capstone project integrates real-world datasets from business, science, engineering, or geospatial domains.
The full program is available online through ODUGlobal or on-campus in Norfolk, Virginia.

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DASC 771

Fundamentals of Interpretable Machine Learning and Explainable AI

Laws in many countries and states within the U.S. require that predictive models impacting humans be accompanied by an…

CS 580

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Laboratory work required. Introduction to concepts, principles, challenges, and research in major areas of AI. Areas of…

CS 722

Machine Learning

This course presents both the foundational and the practical aspects of modeling, analyzing, and mining of computerized…

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics at ODU?

Students entering the Master of Science program in Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics should meet the minimum university requirements for Graduate Admission.

A baccalaureate degree in computer science, electrical and/or computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, information system & technology, or a related field from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent institution outside the U.S.; students holding a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field will need competency in topics related to basic statistics and computer science.
Current scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 230 on the computer based TOEFL or 79 on the TOEFL iBT, or IELTS 6.5 overall.

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Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.

Virginia Resident

$510 / Cost Per-Credit

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States

$662 / Cost Per-Credit

Non-Resident

$1,361 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.