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Rice University has launched a new Master of Data Science degree program.
“The field of data science touches almost every industry in our economy,” Scott Rixner a professor in Rice’s Department of Computer Science, said. “This degree will provide those seeking to find new careers, or to advance in their current careers, the opportunity to acquire an indispensable skill set and to build future-focused critical expertise that will drive future innovation.”
Applications are being accepted for the program, which will be offered this fall with both online and in-person attendance options. The degree is being offered through the George R. Brown School of Engineering and managed by the Department of Computer Science.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for professionals in the computer and information research industry is expected to grow by 15% over the next decade.
Visitors can find more information about the Master of Data Science program online.
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