Overview

Data Science Students gain comprehensive expertise across the full data lifecycle, ranging from data collection, cleaning, and relational database management to advanced statistical modeling, data visualization, and machine learning. Beyond mastering core programming environments, students develop crucial competencies in cloud computing architectures, algorithmic design, data privacy, and ethical data governance. The learning experience emphasizes hands-on application and collaborative research. Students work alongside faculty researchers and industry practitioners in specialized campus centers focused on real-time data streaming, spatial data mining, ubiquitous computing, and artificial intelligence. Students learn to tackle complex problems across sectors such as healthcare, finance, digital government, and cybersecurity, culminating in applied capstone projects where student teams analyze real-world datasets and deploy interactive data products.

Graduates are prepared to transition directly into fast-growing technical roles across tech companies, defense firms, government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems. Common job titles include data scientist, data analyst, machine learning engineer, business intelligence developer, data engineer, and quantitative researcher. Top regional and national organizations actively recruit UMBC graduates for their strong analytical and technical foundations. The curriculum also provides seamless preparation for advanced master's and doctoral studies. International graduates benefit from STEM degree designation, making them eligible for post-graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT) extensions.

Key facts

Graduates of the computer science programme are well prepared for advanced studies and for problem-solving across the breadth of the discipline: theory, design, architecture, development and application of computers and computer systems.

Many go on to graduate school in top Computer Science and Computer Engineering departments. Career paths include software engineers, database administrators, network architects, computer programmers, web developers and information security analysts.

Students pursuing University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) ’s Computer Science - Data Science course must complete the Major Requirements, as well as the General Education Programme (GEP) Requirements set up by the University. As part of the Major Requirements, all Computer Science students select a track in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Game Development.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Introduction to Data Science
Applied Machine Learning
Database Management Systems
Data Visualization
Applied Statistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 468 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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4.5

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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34183 USD / year

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34183 USD / year

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14086 USD / year

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