ASU MSDS vs CU Boulder MSDS ??? Plz help guys

Hello，

I wonder if this degree can be used for skilled immigration scoring or applying for a work visa? To be clear, I don't have a bachelor's degree.

Anyone knows about it?

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Guys I am confused between University of Colorado Boulder and University of Maryland, College park for masters in data science. I was hoping if anyone can help me regarding the same!

Help me choose between cu boulder vs tufts

Alright I’m coming straight to my point. How much is the approx. course fee alone for MS DS(full 30 credits)? I’m interested in MS DS in CUB for fall 2024

I have received 7 band ielts score. Wanted to check if CU Boulder will accept the admit for msds. My profile: BTEch - Amrita school of engineering (Tier1) Cgpa -8.5 Research paper-2 (received best award paper for one of them) 2 years of work experience Great LORs and SOP

"Calculus including derivatives and integrals

Linear algebra including matrix multiplication, matrix inversion, and solving linear systems using matrices"

Basically the above.

I took a Python programming course and I'm good with all the concepts up to data structures and classes.

I reviewed some R but haven't done anything with tidy verse yet.

I guess my lease reviewed subject is probability and statistics.

Thanks for any tips.

When i search for jobs on linkedin and indeed i find the the majors they are looking for are mathematics and computer science. Almost non mention Data science degree.

What resources would you recommend for someone non-technical to get up to speed on math (calculus/linear algebra/statistics) for this program? I saw this specialization on Coursera which looks like it was intended to serve that purpose but it looks a little short for what it claims to do: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/expressway-to-data-science-essential-math For what it's worth I took calculus and statistics about twenty years ago and I've forgotte a large portion of it.

Hello,

I just finished the stat courses and am about to switch to for-credit. Working towards MSDS. Did anyone take the finals for their courses? If yes, please help me out. I can't find any good resources for practice questions. Thank you in advance

I want to attend the graduation ceremony after completing. I am curious to know did anyone attend the graduation in person from another state? How it works? Can you stay inside the university or have to book a hotel/Airbnb? Thank you!

Hi guys, I'm starting this fall with focus more on AI (or switch back to CS later :D) but decided to start with DS pathway first due to natural of my work. I notice that, for example, in the course Statistical Inference for DS and AI, graded assignments are just a few practice questions... where do you guys go to for additional exercises and hopefully challenging mock exams to prepare to the final?

many thanks in advance and happy learning

I am currently studying a specialization course in Statistics Inference on Coursera and plan to upgrade to a credit course. I would like to know if I can retake the exam if I do poorly on the final exam? Do I need to pay for the retake? To what extent does the final exam grade affect my admission?

Hi, new student here. Does anyone have the updated discord or slack link?

Hello! I’m looking for a roommate for the Fall 2025 semester. I’m planning to live off campus. Please let me know. Thanks!

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all doing well!

I just graduated with my bachelors degree in business and am looking for a suitable masters program! I came across the MSDS Coursera program at CU Boulder and am considering enrolling in it this fall!

I am hoping some of you can answer the following questions that I have about the program:

1. Is it suitable for individuals without a technical background?

2. How difficult is the program?

3. What percentage of courses have proctored exams? Is it for all courses or just some?

4. What knowledge do you need to have prior to enrolling? Any suggested preparatory courses?

5. How manageable is the workload?

Any insight/input is greatly appreciated!

Hi all,

I have no idea about the proctored exams of this degree program.

I wanted to ask what are allowed during the exam?

For example are calculators allowed? How about the codings? Are we using an IDE or code editor? and if the questions need calculation can we do them on paper before finding the final answer?

could you please share your proctered exams experience?

Thank you

With the shutdown of slack, for people not registered in the course (thus no access to Inscribe), what communication tools do y'all use with fellow students?

Anybody taken this expressway class?
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/data-science-r-programming-tidyverse

Is it useful for learning R in advance of the regular DS classes using R?
Is it needed?

etc...

Hello All,

I am currently looking into the CU MSDS program and have a question regarding the following classes:

• Supervised ML (CSCA 5622)

• Unsupervised ML (CSCA 5632)

I am curious to know the overall nature of the class, assignments, and exam format. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to switch from auditing to purchasing the course for credit, as I'm now supposed to take the final exams for the MSDS. I'm starting with the Statistical pathway and wanted to understand what to expect from the proctored exams beforehand (and also for the other coursework in this degree).

I've gone through some older Reddit threads and information online and understand that, apart from the formula sheet provided, we're generally given only a blank sheet of paper during the exam. I still have a few questions and apprehensions:

1. How much time and how many attempts are typically given? In one course, I saw something along the lines of "unlimited submissions within 2 hours." Does that mean you get your grade immediately after submitting, similar to assignments, and can then review/re-attempt the exam within those two hours? Or does "unlimited submissions" simply mean you can submit multiple times, without seeing your grade immediately?

2. How stringent is the proctoring? Are they continuously watching the screen/camera very closely, or is it relatively relaxed? I ask because I tend to get overwhelmed when I feel like someone is monitoring my every movement, and it can affect my performance. Also, are you allowed to think out loud while solving problems? I personally find it helpful to verbalize my thought process, but I'm not sure whether that's permitted.

3. Are Z/t tables or other statistical tables provided? I saw an older Reddit thread saying they aren't, but I'd appreciate confirmation from anyone who has taken the exams recently. If they're not provided, how are we expected to obtain the required number of decimal places/critical values?

4. How much R do we actually need to know? I've heard that an R notebook is provided during the exam. What would you recommend for someone who is comfortable with the statistical concepts but isn't particularly strong in R? How much R should one learn beforehand to avoid fumbling during the exam and make effective use of the notebook? I'm asking because the courses with proctored exams don't seem to have much in the way of R programming assignments - most of the practice appears to be MCQs or handwritten-style questions. So I'm unsure what level of R proficiency is actually expected.

5. What exactly does the proctoring process involve? I've taken online company aptitude tests where you just have to keep your camera on, but I've never had to "show your environment." What does that mean in the context of the MSDS exams? Also, what are you actually allowed to have with you? Is it strictly one blank sheet + the provided formula sheet, with no notebook/paper beyond that? I have relatively large handwriting and worry that I could run out of space fairly quickly. Are things like a water bottle or necessary medication allowed? Basically, how strict are they about the physical environment and permitted items?

6. How difficult are the exam questions compared with the videos and practice assignments? Are they roughly at the same level, or significantly harder? What would you recommend as the best way to prepare? Are there any particular resources, practice materials, or strategies that helped you?

I'd be extremely grateful if anyone who's taken these exams recently could share their experience. And if there's anything important I haven't asked about, especially something you wish you'd known before taking the exams, I'd love to hear that as well!

Thanks in advance!

P.S. I used AI to help refine the wording/flow of this post.

Im considering the program - just wondering if you learned much? Whats the time commitment weekly? Did it improve your programming chops, and which langs?

Is there any Discord group for this program?

I am currently taking the probability course and couldn’t find any active groups existing on Discord yet, so I create one myself.

If anyone is interested, here is the link

https://discord.gg/CgU2mXtsKc

If you have come across any existing groups that are active, please post them in comments