Earn an MS in Data Science at BU

One Required Course. Limitless Possibilities.

The Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) at Boston University prepares data analysts, engineers, and specialists to meet the global demand for digital talent.

With flexible, competency-based pathways, you’ll gain the technical depth, interdisciplinary agility, and career-ready skills to lead in today’s data-driven world—completing your degree in as few as two semesters.

Get a feel for where you’ll learn, collaborate, and innovate. Take a drone tour of the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences—Boston University’s 19-story hub for data science.

Jasmine Pham CDS'24

MSDS Alumni Success

“The MSDS program at BU gave me the flexibility to tailor my learning while deepening my understanding of the algorithms that power data science. With world-class faculty, hands-on projects, and Boston’s vibrant tech hub, I’ve been able to grow as both a data scientist and a purpose-driven problem solver.”
— Jasmine, MSDS ’24

Flexible, Interdisciplinary, Future-Ready

Advance your career with BU’s MSDS—flexible pathways, expert faculty, and hands-on projects that prepare you to lead in data science and AI.

BU Named Top Leader

Boston University—ranked #9 globally in Data Science, AI & Business Analytics and among the top 6% of institutions worldwide—gives you the freedom to customize your academic journey and apply it in real time. Earn your master’s in the iconic, 19-story Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, BU’s most sustainable, collaboration-driven space.