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The Master of Science in data science degree is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from SMU’s Dedman College, Lyle School of Engineering and Meadows School of the Arts. The program is delivered online to provide access to working professionals and students located around the world. The program provides students who are prospective data scientists with an enriched background in computer science, statistics, strategic behavior and data visualization. Graduates will be able to form relevant questions, collect and analyze appropriate data, and make informed decisions regarding the question of interest. Course instruction includes oral and written communication skills and the basics of database structure, including building, maintaining and securing databases. The website (www.datascience.smu.edu) has additional information.
SMU ID and Email
Once you’ve been admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science program, you will receive a letter from Admissions that contains your SMU ID and SMU email. This letter will give you instructions on how to activate your account in my.SMU and set your password. If you’ve not already activated your account, you should do so.
Enrollment Information
Beginning in Spring 2015, students will be enrolled in courses by the University Registrar’s Office. Before you can be enrolled, you will need to read and agree to the Student Rights and Responsibilities which consists of 1) Financial Rights & Responsibilities, 2) Honor Code & Student Code of Conduct, and 3) Appeals & Complaints. You will be sent an email regarding this prior to your first semester of enrollment. Students are required to agree to this every semester before they can be enrolled.
If you need to drop a course or withdraw, please see below. (NOTE: Please refer to the Academic Calendar for important deadlines.)
Drop a course:
Login to my.SMU and click on Student Center.
Follow steps in the online tutorial located at http://www.smu.edu/BusinessFinance/OIT/Training/accessself.
Click on Students.
Click on Full Student Essentials Course.
Click Enroll.
Click Drop Classes from My Schedule.
(The online tutorial explains how to do this in my.SMU.)
Withdraw from Program:
Students cannot withdraw from the University online. You must contact one of the Executive Program Directors. The University Registrar’s Office will be notified and process the withdrawal.
Holds
- If you have a hold, you will be able to view the hold in my.SMU
- Log in to my.SMU.
- Click on Student Center.
- Holds will be listed in the upper right-hand corner.
- Click on the Details link.
- Click on the link for the hold to see instructions.
Personal Information Update
You are required to review and/or update their Personal Information annually. That is, addresses, phone numbers, emergency contact information, and demographic data. You will be sent an email with instructions reminding you to do this. You will be prevented from enrolling if your information is insufficient or outdated.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Each term you must read and agree to the terms of the Student Financial Rights and Responsibilities agreement. This document addresses the student financial obligation and tuition repayment agreement as well as the withdrawal policy, failure to pay, collections for nonpayment, etc. You may not enroll for classes until you have agreed to the terms of this document.
FERPA/Confidentiality of Account
Your education records are maintained in a secure and confidential manner. More information regarding FERPA can be found on our FERPA webpage.
Enrollment Verifications
Should you need to obtain an Enrollment Verification while pursuing your degree, click here for more information.
Transcript Requests
You may request an official transcript in the Student Center of my.SMU. Click here for more information.
Veteran Benefits
Do you plan to use VA benefits while pursuing your degree? If so, visit our Veterans webpage for specific information. Please note that Yellow Ribbon is not available for students pursuing the MSDS program.
Graduation
The University Registrar would like to personally invite you to participate in the commencement ceremony after you complete your degree. Visit our Academic Ceremonies webpage for specific information.
Questions?
Send an email to enrol_services@smu.edu
Contact us at 214-768-3417
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