
Syracuse University · School of Information Studies (iSchool)
Applied Data Science Master's Degree (on campus)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Overview
A 31-credit on-campus MS in Applied Data Science with a 12-credit core, a 6-credit concentration, 12 elective credits and a one-credit portfolio exit requirement. GRE scores are optional.
- Official program name
- Applied Data Science Master's Degree (on campus)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Applied Data ScienceSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated data science degreeThe awarded degree or official program title is data science itself.Focus: Applied data science
- School
- Source: onlinegrad.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Specializations
- Artificial Intelligence; Big Data; Data and Business Analytics; Data Pipelines and Platforms; Language Analytics; Project Management; Visual AnalyticsSource: onlinegrad.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Required credits
- 31 creditsSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- as little as one year (through summer and Winterlude coursework, depending on course availability)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Also offered online with its own program page, cohort calendar and deadlines (separate record).
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is an MS in Applied Data Science.
Source: ischool.syracuse.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: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 12-credit required core in databases, data analysis and machine learning; 6-credit concentration; 12 elective credits.Source: coursecatalog.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Capstone
- One-credit exit requirement: a portfolio of projects (IST 782 DS/AI Portfolio).Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Internship
- Up to 3 credits of IST 974 (internship) may count toward electives.Source: coursecatalog.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Artificial Intelligence; Big Data; Data and Business Analytics; Data Pipelines and Platforms; Language Analytics; Project Management; Visual AnalyticsSource: onlinegrad.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree or equivalentSource: coursecatalog.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement of about 500 wordsSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendationSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredCurrent resume or CVSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$75 — $75 non-refundable application feeSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredTranscripts from all postsecondary institutionsSource: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT or LSAT scores may also be submitted.Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredInternational applicants submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo; exemptions for US four-year degree holders and native English speakers.Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
Priority Date 1: January 1; Priority Date 2: February 1; Deadline: June 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Priority deadline
Priority Date 1: October 1; Priority Date 2: November 15; Deadline: December 15 · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $2,086 | per creditEstimated tuition$64,666 = 31 credits × $2,086 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: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $64,666 (31 credits × $2,086 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students, 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.
iSchool Merit Awards ScholarshipCompetitive
Eligibility: All M.S. applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships and awards.
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026Upstate Scholarship Scholarship
30%
Eligibility: Residents of certain areas in Upstate New York
Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — 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)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
- STEM-designated; eligible for up to 36 months of OPT.Source: ischool.syracuse.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Sources and verification
- coursecatalog.syracuse.edu/graduate/information-studies/applied-data-science-ms/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 11, 2026
- ischool.syracuse.edu/academics/applied-data-science-masters-degree/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- ischool.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/apply-to-graduate-programs/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- ischool.syracuse.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/masters-applied-data-science-application-checklist/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- onlinegrad.syracuse.edu/information-science/applied-data-science/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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