The Collaborative Accelerated Master’s Program (CAMP) in Data Science between Framingham State University and WPI allows undergraduate students at Framingham State University, after graduating with their bachelor’s degree, to pursue a master’s degree in Data Science at WPI in an accelerated manner. Framingham State University students in majors relevant to Data Science (including but not limited to Business & Information Technology, Computer Science, and Mathematics) or who otherwise have the necessary coursework may be eligible for this program.
This accelerated master’s program is part of the Collaborative Accelerated Master’s Programs (CAMPs) Framework between Framingham State University and WPI. In addition to the rules and regulations stipulated in the CAMPs Framework between Framingham State University and WPI, the following sections provide additional information and rules specific to students who wish to obtain their M.S. degree in Data Science at WPI as part of this CAMPs Framework.
Framingham State University students interested in this Accelerated Master’s Program in Data Science at WPI are encouraged to consult with their undergraduate academic advisor and with the CAMP in Data Science Coordinators at Framingham State University and at WPI about course selection that would best prepare them for the Master’s degree in Data Science at WPI.
Unless otherwise noted, Framingham State University undergraduate courses carry 2 WPI graduate credits. Please note that WPI undergraduate courses are subject to an internal credit conversion when being counted for a WPI graduate degree, with 3 WPI undergraduate credits being equivalent to 2 WPI graduate credits.
Framingham State University courses eligible toward the M.S. degree in Data Science at WPI:
Courses that count toward the M.S. degree's coursework Requirement or Electives in Business Intelligence and Case Studies:
- ECON 490 Independent Study in Economic *
- ECON 495 Internship in Economics *‡
- QUAN 470 Applied Econometrics for Economics and Business
Courses that count toward the M.S. degree's coursework Requirement or Electives in Computer Science:
- CSCI 400 Special Topics in Computer Science *
- CSCI 410 Computer Science Cooperative Experience *‡
- CSCI 444 Natural Language Processing
- CSCI 490 Independent Study in Computer Science *
- CSCI 495 Internship in Computer Science *‡
Courses that count toward the M.S. degree's coursework Requirement or Electives in Mathematical Sciences:
- MATH 490 Independent Study in Mathematics *
- MATH 495 Internship in Mathematics *‡
Notes:
- Courses marked with (*) : Seminars, Internships and Independent Studies taken at FSU may count toward the master’s degree depending on their topic and only if approved on a case-by-case basis by the CAMP in Data Science Coordinator at WPI.
- Courses marked with (‡) : At most one internship taken at FSU may count toward the master’s degree.
- Other graduate courses, graduate research credits, or Independent Study Grad Courses (ISGs) may be used to satisfy Data Science MS degree requirements with prior approval of the CAMP in Data Science Coordinator at WPI.
Program Administration
The names of the CAMP in Data Science Coordinators at WPI and at Framingham State University are listed below. They will work jointly with the CAMPs Framework Coordinators at Framingham State University and at WPI on the academic aspects of and on providing academic advice to students in this CAMP in Data Science.
CAMP in Data Science Coordinator at WPI:
Xiangnan Kong, Associate Professor of Computer Science
CAMP in Data Science Coordinator at Framingham State University:
- Michael Krul, Associate Professor & Chair, Mathematics Department