Accelerate Your High-Tech Career in Data Science
Data science lies at the intersection of statistical methodology, computational science,
and a range of application domains. The industry-relevant curriculum in University
of Houston-Clear Lake’s Data Science Master of Science gives you the skills to extract
the most critical insights from big data. You’ll be equipped with interdisciplinary
knowledge to utilize data to produce value-adding intelligence that can be applied
in numerous industries.
The valuable skills you’ll acquire with the Data Science M.S. degree can lead to a
technical, analytical, architectural or managerial career with the potential to earn
over $150K in Houston (salary.com). You can become a market research analyst, data
scientist, finance specialist, or marketing manager, to name a few options.
A Customizable Degree Taught by Experienced Faculty
The Data Science M.S. degree can accompany a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds,
including those that are non-scientific. Choose between a specialization in business
analytics, bioinformatics, and big data and cloud solutions to complement your career
track.
Taught by faculty members who partner with local businesses to ensure the program’s
relevance and applicability, the coursework of the Data Science M.S. aligns with local
industry needs. The expertise and publications of these professors include core areas
of data science and other leading converging technologies that complement data science,
such as the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and blockchain.
Admission Requirements
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
A standard university application is required.
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Requirements
It is recommended that students who apply for admission to a CSE graduate plan have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.000 (four point grade scale) on the last 60 hours of course work, and a minimum GRE score of 290 (verbal + quantitative).
Degree Requirements
UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
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Deadlines for Applying
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Spring 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Former UHCL Students - January 5 -
Summer 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Former UHCL Students - May 25 -
Fall 2021New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Former UHCL Students - August 18
Please note, some graduate programs have special requirements and different deadlines from those above. For more information visit How to Apply.
Former UHCL Students and non-degree seeking students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information.
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer*
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Hybrid
Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
Data Science M.S. Faculty

Ahmed Abukmail
Program Chair of Computer Science and Associate Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3888
Email: Abukmail@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 169

Hisham Al-Mubaid
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3802
Email: hisham@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 168

Gary Boetticher
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Software
Engineering
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3805
Email: boetticher@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 164

Sadegh Davari
Department Chair of Computing and Mathematics and Professor of Computer Science and
Computer Information Systems
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3865
Email: davari@uhcl.edu
Office: D153

Sharon Perkins Hall
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3868
Email: perkins@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 115

Kewei Sha
Assistant Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3874
Email: sha@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 148

Wei Wei
Program Chair of Computer Information Systems and Associate Professor of Computer
Information Systems
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3732
Email: Wei@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 175

Kwok-Bun Yue
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3864
Email: yue@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 163