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Data Engineer to Data Scientist: Which Skills Transfer and Which You’ll Need to Build
Engineers considering the move from data engineer to data scientist tend to ask a version of the same question: how different is this, really, from what I already do? It's a fair question. After all, you already write production code. You already handle data at volume. You have probably built... More
How Long Does It Take to Get an Online Master’s in Data Science?
When people ask how long it takes to earn a master’s in data science, the answer often focuses on the shortest completion timeline. That can be useful, but it does not reflect every student’s experience. For working professionals, the better question is what pace fits alongside work and other commitments. More
BU’s Online At-Scale Programs Reach Working Professionals Across Industries and Around the World
Boston University’s online at-scale graduate programs bring together working professionals from a wide range of industries, organizations, and geographies. They are software engineers and physicians, financial analysts and public health practitioners, product managers and manufacturing leaders. Most continue working full time while pursuing their degrees, bringing current professional experience into... More
Bootcamp, Certificate, or Master’s in Data Science: How to Choose
The question is usually framed as a ranking: which credential is best. That framing produces bad decisions, because these three formats are not competing versions of the same product. They solve different problems, on different timelines, for people at different starting points. The better question when weighing a data science bootcamp... More
BU Welcomes First Cohort to Its Online MS in Software Engineering for AI
Artificial intelligence is changing both what software engineers build and how they build it. Engineers are incorporating AI into products, using AI-assisted development tools, managing new types of data and models, and making decisions about reliability, security, transparency, and responsible use. These changes are happening quickly and software professionals cannot... More
Can You Get a Data Science Master’s Without a Computer Science Degree?
Can You Get a Data Science Master's Without a Computer Science Degree? The answer is yes. And the assumption that you cannot is one of the common reasons qualified people never apply. Pursuing a data science master's without a computer science degree is a well-established path, and the applicant pools for... More
Data Science Master’s Prerequisites: How to Tell If You’re Ready
One of the hardest questions for prospective data science students is also one of the most basic: am I actually ready for a master’s program? People often answer that question too narrowly. Some rule themselves out because their undergraduate degree was not in computer science, mathematics, or another technical field. Others... More
Data Analyst to Data Scientist: What Actually Changes in the Work
Most professionals who want to move from data analyst to data scientist already know how to work with data. They write SQL. They own recurring dashboards. They are the person leadership asks when a number looks strange. For some, the challenge is not competence but the possibility of reaching a... More
More Than a Virtual Class: How BU Virtual Brings the Classroom to Students Around the World
For a student logging into a live session in one of Boston University's online graduate programs, the experience can look deceptively simple: a faculty member appears on screen, classmates join from around the world, and the class begins. What students don't see is everything happening around that moment. Behind each live online... More
BU Welcomes First Cohort of Online MS in AI in Business Students
From finance and technology to healthcare and retail, organizations are navigating a new era shaped by artificial intelligence. As AI continues to influence how businesses operate and make decisions, professionals across industries are seeking the knowledge and tools to help their organizations adapt. This fall, more than 200 professionals will begin... More