MS in Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics

Data is only valuable when it leads to better decisions. The MS in Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics at Brandeis is a 30-credit, asynchronous professional degree designed for analytically minded professionals who want to apply data science and AI in real organizational contexts.

• Turn complex data into evidence-based decisions
• Design and evaluate responsible AI systems
• Apply data science across business, policy and sustainability contexts
• Communicate technical findings to diverse stakeholders

Applied Data Science with Purpose

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A Practical Degree for Data-Minded Decision Makers

In our master’s program, you’ll develop the skills to:

Build In-Demand Skills with Stackable Graduate Certificates

Choose a flexible path that fits your goals. Complete a standalone graduate certificate or apply it to your master’s. Develop specialized expertise in high-demand areas while working toward a full credential.

Built for Professionals Working with Data

This program focuses on applied data science, analytics and decision support—helping you move beyond theory to practical use. You’ll learn to design, analyze and govern AI-powered, data-driven systems built on large, complex datasets, with an emphasis on responsible and ethical use.

• Master’s Certificate in Applied Machine Learning and Engineering: Move machine learning into production by building AI systems that perform reliably in real-world environments.
• Master’s Certificate in Data Engineering and Cloud Analytics: Create the data systems that power analytics, transforming complex data into insights that power decision-making.