Due to the course prerequisites, it is not practical to complete the MSDA program in less than 4 semesters.  Please refer to the FAQ about Program of Study.

A student can take 2 electives. All electives must be offered by the MSDA program. For the time being, MSDA program offers two electives – DATA 228 (Big Data Technologies and Applications) and CMPE 255 (Deep Learning Technologies).