Fall 2025 Enrollment
Admissions Deadlines: We are still accepting applications for Fall 2025, and admissions decisions are being released on a rolling basis.
By The Numbers
Data science job growth is expected to rise
36
%
by 2033. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Credits
32
Explore the flexible program.
Timeline
9-16
Months to complete a Master's in Data Science at BU
Why Pursue a MS in Data Science at Boston University?
In today’s data-driven world, organizations across every industry—from healthcare and finance to marketing and technology—are leveraging data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive strategic decisions. Boston University’s MS in Data Science residential program will equip you with the cutting-edge skills and expertise needed to thrive in this rapidly evolving field.
As AI and big data continue to reshape industries, skilled data scientists are in high demand. Our MS in Data Science program provides a comprehensive blend of foundational knowledge and real-world applications, preparing you to lead in this data-driven revolution. You’ll gain expertise in Machine and Deep Learning, Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Engineering, and Statistical Methods.
The MSDS program integrates practical learning, allowing you to build a portfolio of real-world projects that demonstrate your abilities to future employers. Ready to get started?
CDS Faculty
At Boston University, you’ll learn from expert faculty who bring a unique mix of academic excellence and hands-on industry experience.
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Jeffrey Considine
Associate Professor of the Practice of Computing & Data Sciences + Computer Science
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Thomas Gardos
Associate Professor of the Practice of Computing & Data Sciences
Director of MS in Data Science Program -
Pawel Przytycki
Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
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Wesley Wildman
Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics
+ Chair of Faculty Affairs for Computing & Data Sciences -
Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang
Assistant Professor of Computing & Data Sciences
CDS Faculty & Student Experiences
Read more about CDS faculty and inspiring student experiences that bring data science to life.
CDS in the News
CDS faculty and staff are making waves. Learn about our research, faculty in the news, student activities, and more.
BU Today: Boston University Ramps Up Strategy on AI
Boston University is leading the charge for AI accountability and its use as a powerful tool. Read all about the new New Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator (AIDA) for Academic and Administrative Excellence initiative.
CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson Merges AI and Behavioral Science
AI models like GPT-4o often assume humans are more rational than we are. CDS Assistant Professor Joshua Peterson's research reveals why this bias matters for machine intelligence.
BU Today: Women Have Been Shut Out of Computer and Data Science. BU Is Opening the Door
CDS is making waves in the worlds of STEM education and Data Science, read all about how the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences is combatting disparities!
CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner Receives NSF CAREER Award
Read about CDS Assistant Professor Kira Goldner receipt of the highly competitive prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for her groundbreaking research in Multidimensional Utility Maximization.
Professor Mayank Varia Wins Best Paper Award for Cryptographic Framework Tackling Legal Accountability
An award-winning study by BU's Mayank Varia explores how NDAs, central to #MeToo-era cases, balance privacy and accountability—and what new laws mean for the future of justice and transparency.
BU Today: AI @ BU—A to Z
Read about how CDS professors are pioneers through the whole alphabet of AI!
BU Annual Report: Taking a Scalpel to AI
A first-of-its-kind program is helping Boston University computer scientist Mark Crovella investigate AI—asking, can we trust it? Should we trust it? Is it safe? Is it perpetrating biases and spreading misinformation?
Innovations in Education, CDS Faculty Deploys AI Tutor
CDS Associate Professor of the Practice Kevin Gold discusses the process of creating the "Socratic AI Tutor."
CDS Calendar
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