Clemson University To Offer Masters Degree In Data Science And Analytics

(Seneca, SC)————–Clemson University has announced that the College of Business and College of Science are collaborating to offer a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics. 

The degree will be offered totally online and will cater to working professionals. 

According to the release, IBM predicts the demand for data scientists will increase 28 percent by 2020, with the field of applications to include marketing, management, human resources and the military, among others. 

The release says that there are no required prerequisites, but some background in quantitative reasoning, through coursework or work experience, is recommended.