Master of Science in Data Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder

Finish in 24 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4–6 hours per week per course

$15,750 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($525/credit hour)

Performance-based admission

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

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Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Become a leader at the intersection of data and strategy

Graduates of this program are prepared for strategic roles that bridge the gap between technical data analysis and executive decision-making. You will be trained to act as a "data translator," equipped not only to build models but to derive and communicate the insights that shape business strategy and drive real-world impact.

Qualify for key strategic roles

Qualify for strategic roles like Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, or Analytics Manager, where technical skill meets business acumen.

Work at top companies

US-based graduates from the CU Boulder MS-DS on campus work for giants like Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Disney, Google, IBM, Lockheed Martin, NASA, NBC, Twitter, and Yelp.

Drive value across diverse industries

Apply your interdisciplinary skills across any industry, solving unique challenges and creating value in fields like healthcare, marketing, finance, and logistics.

Build your path to analytics leadership

Position yourself for leadership by combining technical modeling expertise with the vital communication skills needed to manage analytics projects and teams.

Applications for the Spring 2026 session 1 are open!

Enrollment deadline: February 20, 2026

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Questions? Contact the CU Boulder MS-DS team at cuboulder-msds@coursera.org.

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