Overview

The Data Science BSc program from Mississippi State University uniquely approaches data science as the field that advances methods to improve the use of data for human progress. Specifically, these methods allow humans to:

Represent the world with virtual data objects through a process of datafication;

Extract insights and facilitate new discoveries about the world by studying these data objects;

Create artificially intelligent systems that align harmoniously with human intelligence to perform tasks; and

Increase the performance (scale, scope, and speed) of organizations as they produce or deliver virtual and tangible goods and services.

This definition of data science places the data lifecycle within a contextual framework (see diagram above) that emphasizes the role of scientific innovation (A.I. and Computing), people (workforce education and data science literacy), governance (ownership, privacy and confidentiality, and policy), infrastructure (hardware, software, network, storage, and security), ethics (the avoidance of algorithmic bias and a cultural mindset to use data to promote human flourishing), and the strategic goals that guide organizations in specific domains

Career opportunities:

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Expert
App Developer
Chief Information Officer
Health Information Officer
Information Security Analyst
Information Systems Analyst
Information Technology Manager
IT Consultant
Quality Info Systems Manager
Senior Director of Info Systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science Literacy

Programming

Data Acquisition

Data Visualization

Data Structures and Analysis of Agorithms

Discrete Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

National students can apply anytime. International students who are outside the United States should apply at least four months in advance of enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 455 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.

An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).

English Language Proficiency
Once you've been admitted, go to the International Institute website for additional requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Out-of-State

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10454 USD / year

≈ 10454 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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