Build the Skills to Succeed in an AI-Driven World

Online Master’s in Data Science Curriculum

The 30-credit Online Data Science, M.S. curriculum is designed to build in-demand skills, apply them to real-world challenges, and launch your career in the artificial intelligence era.

The Online Data Science, M.S. from New York Tech prepares you with the technical foundation, advanced modeling expertise, and applied skills needed to thrive in data science and AI-driven roles. From programming and statistics to machine learning and deep learning, every course is designed to build job-ready capabilities that employers value.

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1. Foundational Essentials

Build Your Programming and Statistical Foundation

Courses

  • DTSC 610: Programming for Data Science
  • DTSC 620: Statistics for Data Science

Key Skills You'll Build:

  • Foundational programming in Python and R
  • Data structures, manipulation, and preparation
  • Statistical reasoning, hypothesis testing, and inference
  • Early data science techniques: clustering, regression, classification, and visualization

What You Can Do:

Clean, organize, and explore large datasets. Evaluate whether data patterns are meaningful and reliable. Prepare data for analysis and future machine learning applications.

Example Application:

Analyze student inquiry data to identify behaviors associated with higher application or enrollment likelihood.

Relevant Roles:

Data Analyst, Analytics Associate, Junior Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst

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2. Modeling & Data Systems Essentials

Learn to Build Predictive Models and Manage Large-Scale Data

Courses:

  • DTSC 710: Machine Learning
  • DTSC 701: Introduction to Big Data

Key Skills You’ll Build:

  • Applied machine learning: classification, clustering, feature selection
  • Predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition
  • Large-scale data acquisition, storage, management, and analytics
  • Big-data platforms, workflows, and computing solutions

What You Can Do:

Build models that predict user behavior, identify anomalies, and support intelligent decision-making. Design scalable workflows for collecting, storing, and preparing large volumes of data for analytics.

Example Application:

Predict which prospects are most likely to apply or enroll based on behavioral and demographic data. Create scalable data pipelines that combine operational data for predictive modeling.

Relevant Roles:

Data Scientist, Machine Learning Analyst, Predictive Modeling Analyst, AI Analyst, Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer

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3. Specialization

Go Deeper in High-Demand AI Domains

Courses:

  • DTSC 740: Deep Learning
  • CSCI 657: Introduction to Data Mining

Key Skills You’ll Build:

  • Neural networks, convolutional and recurrent networks
  • Deep unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning
  • Computer vision and speech recognition applications
  • Data warehousing, OLAP, social network analysis, web mining

What You Can Do:

Develop and evaluate models that classify images, recognize speech, or detect patterns in sequential data. Analyze web behavior, customer segments, and multimedia data to extract useful insights.

Example Application:

Use computer vision to classify images or identify visual patterns in healthcare, retail, or manufacturing settings. Cluster users into behavioral segments to support personalization and targeting strategies.

Relevant Roles:

AI Analyst, Machine Learning Specialist, Computer Vision Engineer, Data Mining Analyst

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4. Application

Communicate Insights and Drive Decision-Making

Course:

  • DTSC 630: Data Visualization

Key Skills You’ll Build:

  • Data visualization principles from graphic design, psychology, and cognitive science
  • Effective presentation of complex datasets and model results
  • Dashboard design and development
  • Translating technical analysis into stakeholder-friendly insights

What You Can Do:

Build dashboards that visualize predictive model results, trends, anomalies, and audience segments. Make technical AI and data science work more usable, transparent, and actionable.

Example Application:

Create a dashboard showing which student segments are most likely to enroll and which factors drive that prediction.

Relevant Roles:

Data Visualization Specialist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Analytics Consultant

Career Outcomes

Step Into High-Demand Roles Shaping the Future

Upon completion of the Online Data Science, M.S., you’ll have the programming, statistical, machine learning, big data, deep learning, data mining, and visualization skills needed to apply AI-driven methods, adapt to emerging technologies, and translate complex data into decision-ready insights.

Example Roles:

AI and Machine Learning:

  • AI Analyst
  • ML Specialist
  • Machine Learning Engineer

Technical Roles:

  • AI Engineer
  • Big Data Engineer
  • AI Model Developer

Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM):

  • Generative AI Specialist
  • LLM Application Analyst
  • Prompt Engineer

Analytics, BI, and Risk:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Risk Analytics Analyst
  • Fraud Detection Analyst
  • Data Visualization Specialist

Product & Strategy:

  • AI Strategy Analyst
  • AI Product Analyst
  • Analytics Consultant

In addition to the skills you’ll build through our AI-ready curriculum, you will also receive the in-depth career support you need to succeed. Through New York Tech’s Career Services, you can access personalized development resources, on-demand tools, job search and application support, technical readiness assessments, and experiential learning opportunities.

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Online Data Sciences M.S. Courses

Our 30-credit curriculum can be broken down into the following three types of courses:

  • 2 conditional prerequisite courses*
  • 6 core courses**
  • 6 elective options
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Prerequisite Courses (3 credits each)*

DTSC 501: Fundamentals of Data Science

This is a prerequisite course for students in the Online Data Science, M.S. program who do not have a computer science background. This course covers various fundamental skills necessary for data science. Topics covered in this course include the Python programming language, relational databases and the SQL language, computer science basics, and command line interfaces.

DTSC 502: Fundamental Probability and Statistics for Data Science

This is a prerequisite course for the Online Data Science, M.S. program for those who do not have a probability and statistics background. This course covers basic concepts in probability theory and illustrates its applications to computer science. The course covers probability spaces, random variables, distributions and density functions, expectations, sampling, limit theorems, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing, as well as additional topics such as large deviations, client-server system, and Markov chains, as they apply to computing.

Fundamental Courses (3 credits each)

DTSC 610: Programming for Data Science

This course will introduce basic programming concepts (i.e., in Python and R), and techniques including data structures (vector, matrix, list, data frame, factor), basic and common operations/concepts (indexing, vectorization, split, subset), data input and output, control structures and functions. Other topics will include string operations (stringr package) and data manipulation techniques (dplyr, reshape2 packages). The course will also explore data mining, such as probability basics/data exploration, clustering, regression, classification, graphics, and debugging.

DTSC 615: Optimization Methods for Data Science

Basic concepts in optimization are introduced. Linear optimization (linear and integer programming) will be introduced including solution methods like simplex and the sensitivity analysis with applications to transportation, network optimization, and task assignments. Unconstrained and constrained non-linear optimization will be studied and solution methods using tools like Matlab/Excel will be discussed. Extensions to game theory and computational methods to solve static, dynamic games will be provided. Decision theory algorithms and statistical data analysis tools (Z-test, t-test, F-test, Bayesian algorithms and Neyman Pearson methods) will be studied. Linear and non-linear regression techniques will be explored.

DTSC 620: Statistics for Data Science

This course presents a range of methods in descriptive statistics, frequentist statistics, Bayesian statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Topics includes point estimation, confidence interval estimation, nonparametric model estimation, parametric model estimation, Bayesian parametric models, Bayesian estimators, parametric testing, nonparametric testing, simple and multiple linear regression models, logistic regression model.

DTSC 701: Introduction to Big Data

Prerequisite: DTSC 610

This course provides an overview of big data applications ranging from data acquisition, storage, management, transfer, to analytics, with focus on the state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and platforms that constitute big-data computing solutions. Real-life big data applications and workflows are introduced as well as use cases to illustrate the development, deployment, and execution of a wide spectrum of emerging big-data solutions.

DTSC 710: Machine Learning

Prerequisite: DTSC 615

In this course, students will learn important machine learning (ML) and data mining concepts and algorithms. Emphasis is on basic ideas and intuitions behind ML methods and their applications in activity recognition, and anomaly detection. This course will cover core ML topics such as classification, clustering, feature selection, Bayesian networks, and feature extraction. Classroom teaching will be augmented with experiments.

DTSC 870: MS Project I

In this course, students carry out independent research in a significant technical area of data science. The student is to investigate a technical area, research it, advance it in some way if possible, and report on the learning and advancements made. A written report is required that summarizes the findings and any advancements made to the technology.

Electives (3 credits each, select 4 of the following)

Advanced Data Science Electives

CSCI 657: Introduction to Data Mining

This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and applications of data mining. Topics include data preprocessing, clustering, data warehouse and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) technology, cluster and social network analysis, data classification and prediction, multimedia and web mining.

DTSC 740: Deep Learning

Prerequisites: DTSC 620, DTSC 710

This course presents a range of topics from basic neural networks, convolutional and recurrent network structures, deep unsupervised and reinforcement learning, and applications to problem domains like speech recognition and computer vision. For a broader look at how deep learning and neural networks are shaping modern machine learning, explore New York Tech’s related guide.

DTSC 630: Data Visualization

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of designing and building effective data visualizations. Students will learn about data visualization principles rooted in graphic design, psychology and cognitive science, and how to use these principles in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology to create effective visualizations for any domain. Students who have taken this course will not only understand the current state-of-the-art in data visualization but they will be capable of extending it.

CSCI 760 Database Systems

Design and implementation of databases. Hierarchical and network concepts; relational databases systems; entity relationship model: query languages; relational design theory; security and authorization; access methods; concurrency control backup and recovery.

Cybersecurity Specialization Electives

CSCI 654: Principles of Information Security

In this course, students will study the issues involved in structuring information systems to meet enterprise requirements including security and public policy regulations. Topics include the building blocks of an information system, emphasizing the security and administration aspects of each, as well as life-cycle considerations, and risk management. The course will also include a special project or paper as required and specified by the instructor and the SoECS graduate committee.

CSCI 662: Information System Security Engineering and Admin

This course introduces students to a range of contemporary, applications oriented, and advanced technical aspects of information security and assurance. Topics covered in this course are: the need and planning for security, information security maintenance, security technology, cryptography, and physical security. The course will also cover security policies, and legal and ethical issues. The course will also include a special project or paper as required and specified by the instructor and the SoECS graduate committee.

INCS 615: Network Security and Perimeter Protection

In this course, students are introduced to the design of secure computer networks. Exploitation of weaknesses in the design of network infrastructure and security flaws in network protocols are presented and discussed. Network operation systems and network architectures are reviewed, together with the respective security related issues. Issues related to the security of content and applications such as emails, DNS, web servers are also addressed. Security techniques including intrusion detection, forensics, cryptography, authentication, and access control are analyzed. Security issues in IPSEC, SSL/ TLS, and the SSH protocol are presented.

Core Course Credits= 30***
Prerequisite Course Credits = 6

*Note: DTSC 501 and 502 are prerequisites for the core curriculum. Students may be able to satisfy these prerequisites with previous education, and they should inquire about their eligibility during the admission and onboarding process if they wish to do so.

**A linear algebra course must also be completed within the first six months of the program. Students may be able to satisfy this prerequisite with previous education. Reach out to your admissions outreach advisor for a transcript evaluation.

***Students may be able to complete the degree program in 30 credits if previous education satisfies the prerequisites. Talk to an admissions outreach advisor to see if you are eligible.

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