SCHOOL OF COMPUTING & INFORMATION SCIENCES. DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Science (MS) in Data Science Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY • Completion in one year or extended to two years • Evening classes from 6–10 p.m. • Suitable for working students and those with internships • Focus on ethical data use and human-centered computing • MBA/MSDS available
PROGRAM LOCATIONS Data Science Portland or Salem, Oregon (Evening) Computer Science Portland, Oregon (Evening)
MASTER’S IN DATA SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MASTER’S IN COMPUTER SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain the essential tools for decisionmaking in various fields.
• Open to all: no Computer Science bachelor’s needed.
• One-year program: technical skills, • Flexible program: finish in 12, 18, or in-depth knowledge, ethical approach. 24 months. • Opportunities in areas like data privacy, visualization, analytics.
• Resources of a large university: with the attention of a small school.
• On-campus projects and off-campus internships.
• Comprehensive breadth of classes from tech skills to data ethics.
“Data science is as much about people as it is about science.” — Nick Kachanyuk MS’21
FACULTY EXPERTISE
RECENT EMPLOYERS
• Applied knowledge in pressing business issues.
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• Renowned researchers and consultants. • Experienced and understanding educators. • Supportive mentors with extensive networks.
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Learn More at: WILLAMETTE.EDU/GO/ COMPUTING-GRAD-ROAD-PIECE
Meet Professor Kristen Gore, a multi-faceted statistician and educator. With years of industry work, most recently at Hewlett Packard, her research interests span from environmental statistics to statistical engineering. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Gore serves as a LEGO robotics volunteer for local K-2 students.
