Information Session: Data Science (MS, Graduate Certificate)

Join us online for a discussion about how the GW Columbian College's Master of Science in Data Science can take your career to the next level.

About the Program

Nearly every profession relies on data to succeed. And with the huge quantities of digital information being collected and exchanged in today’s marketplace, the demand for trained data scientists is higher than ever.

The STEM-designated Data Science Program at GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences prepares students to meet that need and enter competitive careers in government, technology, private industry and much more.

Data science experts learn how to make sense of massive data sets, and they use that information to improve the way we live, work and communicate. Whether forecasting stock market trends, constructing a social media profile for a marketing client or capturing GIS locations for disaster relief, Data Science Program students become adept at meeting today’s most pressing challenges.

Alongside classwork, students strengthen their résumés with the practical knowledge required for data-intensive jobs. The program offers access to partnerships with numerous startups, companies and agencies, connecting students with internships and careers at employers like Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capitol One, D.C. Government, the National Institutes of Health, Oracle, the U.S. Department of Defense and more.