MSDA students take this course during their second semester at SJSU. Silicon Valley domain experts and industry leaders are invited to the class each week to present their case studies and propose industry project topics for students. After completing this class, students can potentially connect with Silicon Valley experts and work on real-world master’s degree projects (DATA 298A and 298B) in the following two semesters. Students also may have the opportunity to seek internships by connecting with Silicon Valley companies.
Category Archives: Curriculum and Schedule
Do I have to take 3 courses each semester?
A new student must take at least one course during the first semester in order to keep his/her student status. An F-1 student must take 3 courses each (except the last) semester to keep the visa status.
When and where will the classes be offered in Spring 2019?
In order to accommodate working and international students, the schedule for Spring 2019 is:
CMPE 257: In-person, from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm on Thursdays, starting January 24
DATA 294: In person, from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm on Tuesdays, starting January 29
INFO 215: Online, starting January 24
* Updates of the above schedule will be posted on this site.
* The in-person classes will be held on Main Campus.
* To access SJSU 2018/19 Academic Calendar, please visit http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/docs/Final%20Combined%201.30.18.pdf
Does the MSDA program have an accelerated option to complete the program in less than 4 semesters?
The MSDA program does not currently have an accelerated option, that would allow you to complete the program in less than 4 semesters.
What are required and elective courses?
Please refer to the Curriculum section for the 10 required classes. There are no electives offered at this time.