MS in Applied Data Science

Applications for Spring 2027 cohort will open soon

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Applications for Spring 2027 cohort will open soon

Be the first to receive admission updates, timelines, and important announcements.

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Starts from

Spring ‘27

Duration

24 months

Online + Weekly Live Sessions

Format

Guided Online

+ 2 week On-campus (Optional)

Applications will close post selection of a limited batch size of 25 applicants.

Globally Leading Masters in Data Science

#5

Best Online Masters in DS in 2024

Best College in USA

Best Colleges

top 20

Online Master's Colleges

Designed by Leading Innovators and Educators

University of San Diego faculty bring deep tech expertise to the online programs, guided by elite advisory boards of Silicon Valley veterans, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The curriculum is refreshed annually to align with evolving industry demands.

Chell Roberts, PhD
Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.
Imane Khalil, PhD
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.
Eric Colson
DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund
Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix
Nahid Farhady, PhD
Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft
Ex-cybersecurity head at Google Cloud
Brad Lunn
Managing Director, Gerenal Atomics
Leads cybersecurity initiatives for General Atomics
Haydar Majeed, MS
Academic Director, Professor of Practice
Award-winning contractor for the US Department of Defense.

Chell Roberts, PhD

Dean, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Designed an award-winning, real-world-focused engineering curriculum.

Imane Khalil, PhD

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Led structural analysis for NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity.

Nahid Farhady, PhD

Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft

Ex-cybersecurity head at Google Cloud

Haydar Majeed, MS

Academic Director, Professor of Practice

Award-winning contractor for the US Department of Defense.

Brad Lunn

Managing Director, Gerenal Atomics

Leads cybersecurity initiatives for General Atomics

Eric Colson

DS & ML Advisor, Activation Fund

Former VP of Data Science & Engineering, Netflix

Past Graduates Who Now Lead Change

Leon Shpaner
MS in Applied Data Science Online Graduate

Jose Estrada
MS in Applied Data Science Online Graduate

Curriculum Design

At USD Online, your learning experience is built by nationally recognized instructional designers. Our Learning Design Center (LDC) develops every course using a backward design model to ensure clear outcomes, real-world application, and engaging, interactive content.

Self-paced lectures by University of San Diego Faculty

Monthly Live Sessions with Industry experts/faculty available in India time

Work on Real World projects

A comprehensive Capstone Project

Beyond Online: Your Exclusive USD Experience

Optional Campus Immersion

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Spend two enriching weeks on the San Diego campus, interacting 1 on 1 with program directors, engaging directly with faculty, and networking with industry leaders in an intimate, high-impact setting.

Live the campus life while gaining global exposure.

Prestigious Convocation Ceremony

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

As an online graduate, you’ll have the exclusive (and optional) opportunity to walk the stage at USD’s renowned convocation.

Celebrate your achievement alongside fellow graduates in a moment that marks the start of your leadership journey.

The goal of the USD MS-ADS online program is to prepare prospective data scientists with in-depth analytical knowledge tied to real-world applications, relevant programming ability, and critical professional skills to both succeed in their career and to create meaningful social impact.

Dr. Ebrahim Tarshizi

Program Director

USD, Master's in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Program Fee

15 lakhs

INR 12,49,000 (Tax incl.)

INR 10.99 Lakhs
(Tax incl.)

Flexible payment plans available for 100% fee financing.

Education loans can be availed as per eligibility.

Earn ₹48,000 for every successful referral!

₹24,000 for you, ₹24,000 for them. Share USD's award-winning Master's and you both get rewarded.

Online

Transfer (Hybrid)

On-Campus

Best For

Working professionals

Students seeking flexibility with a U.S. campus experience

Students looking for a full-time, immersive U.S. education

Study Format

100% Online

8 months online + 8 months on campus

100% On Campus

Credits

30 Credits

12 Credits Online + 18 Credits On Campus

30 Credits

Duration

20 Months

16 Months

Location

Learn from anywhere

Start from home, finish in San Diego | 3 year OPT (work visa)

San Diego, California | with 3 year OPT (work visa)

Ideal Outcome

Continue working while earning your degree

Reduce initial relocation costs while gaining an on-campus experience

Full campus life with face-to-face learning

Transfer (Hybrid)

Best For

Students seeking flexibility with a U.S. campus experience

Study Format

8 months online + 8 months on campus

Credits

12 Credits Online + 18 Credits On Campus

Duration

16 Months

Location

Start from home, finish in San Diego | 3 year OPT (work visa)

Ideal Outcome

Reduce initial relocation costs while gaining an on-campus experience

On-Campus

Best For

Students looking for a full-time, immersive U.S. education

Study Format

100% On Campus

Credits

30 Credits

Duration

16 Months

Location

San Diego, California | with 3 year OPT (work visa)

Ideal Outcome

Full campus life with face-to-face learning

Online

Best For

Working professionals

Study Format

100% Online

Credits

30 Credits

Duration

20 Months

Location

Learn from anywhere

Ideal Outcome

Continue working while earning your degree

Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

Early registrations are encouraged.
Seats fill up quickly.

Early applications are encouraged. Seats are limited.

To ensure rich faculty interaction and peer learning, USD Online keeps every cohort small and high-caliber.
Apply early to secure your place before the batch fills.

Where Purpose meets Progress

USD develops not only accomplished professionals but also responsible leaders committed to advancing global progress. Through rigorous academics and mission-driven training, students discover their purpose and develop the capabilities to influence society at every level.

Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Matthew Dominick
BS, Electrical Engineering
Commander of NASA’s
SpaceX Crew-8 mission
Jim Parsons
Actor, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Winner
Mike Brown
Associate head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Lowell McAdam
Former President
CEO of Verizon Communications
Dr. Craig Venter
American biochemist & geneticist. Founder of Celera Genomics, Institute for Genomic Research and the J. Craig Venter Institute
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Monte Berm
Co-founder, Chairperson of board of Directors, StepStone
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects
Michaella Wittmann
BS/BA, Electrical Engineering
Led over 20 LEED sustainability projects worth multi-million dollar projects