FAQs

Do you offer financial aid?

Dependent on availability, funding for students can be offered in the form of teaching assistantships. We recommend for those that are enrolled to apply for financial aid or teaching assistantships instead of working full-time while taking courses. 

Do you offer online courses? Summer courses?

Right now, both the data science and data engineering programs offer online courses for students. The program accepts student for fall entry online.

While most MS students do not take courses in the summer, some students may decide to enroll in coursework. Please note that not all courses will be available during summer enrollment. 

How many total credits are required? Can I transfer credits?

To complete the program, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. An example study plan can be found here.

Transfer credit up to 6 credit hours is allowed, at least 3 credits should be  either from STAT or COMP course depending on students’ selected track. And also only graduate-level courses with a grade of "B" or better are eligible for transfer. 

How will I be graded?

Students are graded based on their performance in class. The courses we offer online will have various methods for grading depending on the specific requirements for a given class. Students can expect to experience any combination of homework, graded exam, final project, group work or graded reports. 

How are the online programs different from the on-campus programs?

The online MS consists of the same courses as the on-campus MS. The courses are taught by the same faculty as the on-campus program. The degree awarded does not mention online or on-campus as a delivery method. The only difference between the online and the on-campus programs is the delivery method.

Do the online programs cater to part-time students?

Yes, they do! We can cater part-time students who are earning graduate degrees through distance learning programs.  

Can I retroactively add a Graduate Certificate for Data Science / Engineering?

Per AU policy, students are not allowed to retroactively add a graduate certificate curriculum. Students must be in the curriculum before the last required course is taken.

Is the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required for this program?

GRE is recommended, but not required

Can I transfer credits?

You can transfer up to 6 credit hours. At least 3 credits should be either from STAT or COMP course depending on students’ selected track. Only graduate-level courses with a grade of "B" or better are eligible for transfer.

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