Program Overview
The master of science in data analytics and computational social science (MS in DACSS) is an interdisciplinary program that will train you to effectively use and communicate data to support decision-making.
The online master of science in data analytics and computational social science (online MS in DACSS) is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to train students to fill roles that require cutting-edge data analysis and computational social science training and/or involve regular interaction with trained computer scientists and other data science professionals.
The online MS in DACSS is a fully online program that can be taken part-time alongside other obligations. Coursework and degree outcomes are the same as would be expected for the full-time, in-person MS offered at UMass Amherst.
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Curriculum
The degree curriculum has been carefully designed to prepare students for the workforce and reflects current industry standards for data science professionals. The MS in DACSS requires satisfactory completion of 11 courses, totaling 32 credits.
Application and Admissions
Students are admitted to the in-person program twice each year. For fall enrollment, deadlines are January 1 for priority admissions and April 15 for regular decision. For spring enrollment, October 1 is the deadline for priority admission and November 15 is the deadline for regular decision.
Financial Arrangements
The MS program offers a superior education at a competitive rate. Our 10-month accelerated track allows students to spend fewer months in full-time graduate education and more rapidly join the workforce.
Application information and deadlines
Apply via the standard UMass Graduate School application process. Late applications will be considered if space is available.
Regular Deadline—Fall 2024 Admission
April 15, 2024
Regular Deadline—Spring 2025 Admission
November 15, 2024
Data Analytics and Computational Social Science
At UMass Amherst, you can undertake intensive courses in advanced data science taught from a social science perspective.