
Old Dominion University · School of Data Science
Data Science & Analytics (M.S.)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics
Overview
A 30-credit master's on campus in Norfolk with five core courses, a choice of five concentrations, and a capstone or thesis option.
- Official program name
- Data Science & Analytics (M.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data Science and AnalyticsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Joint degree naming data scienceOne degree whose official title names data science together with another field, such as Statistics and Data Science.
- School
- Source: online.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Specializations
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning · Business Intelligence and Analytics · Engineering and Big Data Analytics · Geospatial Analytics · PhysicsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Required credits
- 30 credit hoursSource: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Also offered online through ODUGlobal (separate record).
Why this program is listed
One degree, Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics, from the School of Data Science.
Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone (3 credits) plus an elective, or a 6-credit thesis.Source: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
- 15-credit core: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics, Data Analytics and Big Data, Data Visualization, Probability Models, and an advanced statistics or interpretable ML course.Source: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Business Intelligence and AnalyticsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Engineering and Big Data AnalyticsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Geospatial AnalyticsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- PhysicsSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBaccalaureate in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, IS&T or a related field; other majors need basic statistics and computer science competency.Source: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RecommendedNon-CS applicants may be considered with competency in statistics and probability, basic programming (C++ or Java), linear algebra and calculus.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredA statement of professional goals.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredA current resume.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcripts of all institutions attended.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 79Catalog: 230 computer-based or 79 iBT, or IELTS 6.5; the program page states 80 iBT.Source: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Optional — minimum 6.5Alternative to TOEFL.Source: catalog.odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — Virginia Resident | $510 | per creditEstimated tuition$15,300 = 30 credits × $510 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — Non-Resident | $1,361 | per creditEstimated tuition$40,830 = 30 credits × $1,361 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $40,830 (30 credits × $1,361 per credit)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — Non-Resident, academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Dr. Hussein Abdel-Wahab Memorial Graduate Fellowship FellowshipCompetitive
Eligibility: Prospective master's students
Source: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
- ODU is a participating institution of NC-SARA, which allows online delivery of distance education to other member states. Official pageSource: odu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- catalog.odu.edu/graduate/data-science/data-science-analytics-artificial-intelligence-machine-learnin — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 11, 2026
- online.odu.edu/programs/data-science-analytics-masters — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- odu.edu/academics/programs/masters/data-science — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- odu.edu/assessment/state-regulatory-authorizations-licensure-disclosures — Official disclosure page, verified October 11, 2026
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