What Will You Learn in the MS in Applied Data Science +Certification Program?

Build a Foundation in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI While Specializing in a High-Demand Industry Area

Bay Path University’s 100% online MS in Applied Data Science +Certification is a 10-course (30-credit) program. Students build hands-on skills in generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and emerging AI tools through 7 core courses, then deepen their expertise with 3 certification courses in a high-demand specialization of their choice. See certification list below. 

Our students come from all backgrounds, with experience in social sciences, life sciences, management, and economics, as well as more technical areas such as mathematics, engineering, and computer science.

Applied Data Science Curriculum: Core Courses and Specialized Certifications

Core (7 courses):

ADS 521: Foundations of Data Science
ADS 524: Data Analytics
ADS 525: Machine Learning I: Foundations of Supervised Learning
ADS 526: Machine Learning II: Unsupervised Learning & Deep Learning
ADS 534: Statistical Modeling
ADS 653: Generative AI: Foundations and Applications
ADS 670: Case Capstone Analysis

Choose your area of focus from 13 specialized online certifications to tailor your educational journey (3 courses):

1. Accounting for Decision Markers
2. AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies
3. Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
4. Cybersecurity Management
5. Finance & Investment Strategies
6. Healthcare Administration
7. Human Resources Management
8. Machine Learning Engineering
9. Management
10. Marketing & Digital Strategies
11.  Nonprofit Management
12.  Public Accounting
13.  Quality Systems & Improvement Management