QS Rank:
44
University of California, Los Angeles
California
,United States
Program Rank
20
Program Name
Master in Applied Statistics and Data Science
Deadline
March 01st, 2025
Overview
View Official pageWe are pleased to congratulate our 6th graduating class of the MASDS program! This Fall 2023, we are happy to welcome our eighth cohort to UCLA. The Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science (MASDS) program was created in the Fall of 2016 in response to the increasingly high demand from students seeking a master’s degree in data science and quantitative analytics. The MASDS program prepares students for work in industry through an emphasis on methods commonly used in applications. The MASDS caters primarily to part-time students. Courses for the new program will be offered in the evening, so that professionals can choose to continue working while completing their degrees.
The Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science (MASDS) program was created in response to the rapid rise in demand for data-centric skills in the Los Angeles area. Recent changes in the economy and the growing reliance of businesses and government agencies on data have created an increased demand for workers who can manage data and produce informative visualizations of data, and are guided by fundamental statistical principles. The MASDS will help meet this need by providing working professionals the means to obtain a first-rate postgraduate-level education in applied statistics and quantitative analytics. The MASDS is designed for working professionals, and as a result, courses will be offered in the evening to allow timely completion of the program. In addition the program is perfect for those who wish to transition to a more quantitatively focused career. All classes will be taught by regular departmental faculty. The degree will require a thesis project that will involve working closely with an industry partner and a faculty member to solve a real scientific or business problem. This will often be in the field where the student is working, thus deepening their understanding of it. The Department has various business, industry and government partners to provide internships, thesis topics, support for their employees, and job prospects for graduating students.
Total Tuition Fees
$69,353.22
Duration
18 Months
Median Salary
$1,37,000
Ranking
#20
US World and News Report
#21
The World University Rankings
#44
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
7 / 9
Minimum Score
87 / 120
Diversity
Others:
30%International:
30%California:
40%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Fall
Round | Deadline | Decision |
---|---|---|
Standard Deadline | Mar 1 | NA |
Eligibility Criteria
University Requirement: the minimum requirement for admission for a U.S. applicant is a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a bachelor’s degree from the University of California. A scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better, or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used, is required for the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of undergraduate study and in any post-baccalaureate study.
MASDS Requirement: applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2 in upper division courses.
Two letters of recommendation are required from individuals who are well acquainted with your performance in academic or work settings, preferably direct professional or academic supervisors. Although only two letters are required, a third letter will be reviewed if provided.
Applicants must submit a resume or CV. This document is especially useful in showcasing your experiences outside the classroom and any awards or honors you may have received.
Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose and personal statement. These statements provide an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate to the Admissions Committee how their previous academic training, research or interest areas, work experience, and any other relevant evidence based qualifications have prepared them to contribute to the UCLA MASDS program and to the field. Both statements will also assist the committee in determining if a fellowship can be awarded. Please include your future career goals and how obtaining a MASDS might help you reach your professional potential.
Important degree preparation is likely to come from job experience, in addition to undergraduate education. Many applicants will have gained valuable work experience in fields that have, or need, quantitative thinking. We will highly value documented work experience in applying quantitative methods in research, business, or other professional environments.
The statements can make direct references to the resume/CV.
The GRE is highly recommended but optional for this program. If you are submitting a GRE score, an official GRE General Test score must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). There are no substitutes for the GRE, including the GMAT. A GRE score is valid if the examination was given no more than five years prior to the date your application is submitted. If your score has expired, please re-take the exam.
Please refer to this link for what materials are to be uploaded during the application period. Upon admission into our program, official transcripts should be emailed from your school directly to the following email address: [email protected] or [email protected] for quicker processing. If your school does not deliver official transcripts electronically, hard-copy transcripts should be sent to the following address:
Attn: Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science
UCLA Department of Statistics & Data Science
8125-D Math Sciences Building
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1554
Please note that submitted records become the property of the University and cannot be returned. If you are a university/college senior, do not risk missing the deadline by waiting for senior-year grades to be posted before submitting your application and transcript. UCLA undergraduates are exempt from mailing official copies of UCLA transcripts.
** An interview may be requested
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Resume
Required
IELTS
Required
Transcript
Required
Degree Certificate
Required
General LOR
Required
Provisional Certificate
Required
Semester wise Marksheet
Required
Application Fee
155
Career Outcomes
With such exponential growth comes the pressing need for conscientious contributors. Data can be easily manipulated for nefarious purposes, so we mentor engineers and scientists to adopt an ethical approach to addressing the collective challenges our society faces, including accessible health care, quality education, sustainability and responsible artificial intelligence.
The U.S. Big Data market size is projected to grow from $162.6 billion in 2021 to $273.4 billion in 2026 and accounted for 51% of the big data market spending in 2021.
— MarketsandMarkets, 2022
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,37,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Data Engineer
Database Administrator
Network Engineer
Quantitative Analyst
Data Scientist
Data analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Top recruiters
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$34,676.61 / year
Overall Cost
$53,045.61 / year
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