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Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - lookingforstars18 - 11-23-2024
Hi there,
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and currently have a job. However, I’m interested in Online Master’s degree in either Data Science or Web Development.
I’m particularly drawn to Data Science because of its significant potential for societal impact. However, I’m concerned about my math skills, as I’m not very strong in this area. Are there any online graduate programs in Data Science that start with a strong focus on building foundational math skills?
Additionally, I’m interested in Web Development, but I’ve had difficulty finding graduate programs specifically for this field. Are such programs available?
Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - lookingforstars18 - 11-24-2024
Location is United States
Tuition assistance would be federal student loans.
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - bluebooger - 11-24-2024
I doubt there's a masters in web development
but there are these two graduate certificates
https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/front-end-web-development-certificate/
https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?action=explore-program&program=gradcert%7Cgradcert-grad-front-end-web-development%7Cdegree-courses&srcdb=999925
https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/back-end-web-development-certificate/
https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?action=explore-program&program=gradcert%7Cgradcert-grad-back-end-web-development%7Cdegree-courses&srcdb=999925
they also have a data science certificate
https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/data-science-graduate-certificate/
https://courses.dce.harvard.edu/?action=explore-program&program=gradcert%7Cgradcert-grad-data-science%7Cdegree-courses&srcdb=999925
it only requires one statistics course
but the choices are not really basic
why don't you just get a book and brush up on your math
you can get this used for $23
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/088385712X/
used for $18
https://www.amazon.com/Probability-Lifesaver-Understand-Chance-Princeton/dp/0691149550/
used for $20
https://www.amazon.com/No-bullshit-guide-linear-algebra/dp/0992001021/
free
https://allendowney.github.io/ModSimPy/
free
https://mml-book.github.io/
free
https://jakevdp.github.io/PythonDataScienceHandbook/
free
https://wesmckinney.com/book/
free
https://www.statlearning.com/
and of course tons of videos on youtube for linear algebra, and calculus 1, 2, 3
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - ItsNeverTheLionsYear - 11-25-2024
The UT Austin MSDS might have what you're looking for option: https://cdso.utexas.edu/msds
The catch is admission is, by the standards of this forum, very competitive (admission rates are around ~50%). They also say that they want to see you've done up to calc III, linear algebra, and a college level stats course first.
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - allvia - 11-26-2024
Eastern U - their MSDS program is designed for those without a CS background (aka lower math majors). https://www.eastern.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ms-data-science
And as a bonus it's quite affordable. There is a very detailed thread about someone who completed it on our sister site.
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - bluebooger - 11-26-2024
(11-26-2024, 01:51 PM)allvia Wrote: Eastern U - https://www.eastern.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ms-data-science
from admission requirements
"Applicants with unaccredited Bachelor's Degrees can be considered for admission on a case by case basis."
interesting
opens up opportunities for lots of people
and its sort of "self paced"
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/colleges-seminary/college-health-and-sciences/departments/ms-data-faqs
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - ifomonay - 11-27-2024
I second Eastern. They have a "data science for all" philosophy. If you've never taken a math or programming course, they'll still admit you. They'll teach you all the math you need for data science.
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - lookingforstars18 - 12-14-2024
(11-27-2024, 01:47 AM)ifomonay Wrote: I second Eastern. They have a "data science for all" philosophy. If you've never taken a math or programming course, they'll still admit you. They'll teach you all the math you need for data science.
Do you know if anyone who got a job after graduation at Eastern?
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - bjcheung77 - 12-15-2024
Welcome to the board... Great into post/thread to get the ball rolling, but it's missing many important pieces of information from the addendum and template here, such as your budget, commitments, dedicated time to study, study habits, etc: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-to-DegreeForum-How-this-Area-works
These various variables actually are important in making a decision on which degree and institution may work for you better. In regards to Eastern University, not particular to this program, there are many graduates who have obtained jobs... They're not the only thing you need to work on, my recommendation has always been a balanced mix/match trifecta of certs, degree, experience...
RE: Masters in DS or Web Dev Planning Help - ifomonay - 12-15-2024
When I was in the program, I was pretty active in the Discord. Yes there were people who got jobs after graduating. Here is some of the outcome based on their "classification"
1. Some students who had data analytics jobs before the program got better jobs/promoted after graduating
2. Some students who had jobs in other fields before the program get data analytics jobs after graduating
3. Some students were straight out of BS/BA with no job experience. I do not know what jobs they got after graduating.
4. At least two students I know, after graduating were admitted to Ph.D. in Computer Science at other universities.
Overall, I think the program is effective. It's pretty cheap. If you are active in the course discussion board and answer fellow student's questions, you're likely to be offered a GA position, where they pay for one course for every term you GA.