Master of Data Science

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2 YearsProgramme Duration

Total Fee: KES 187,500 | Year 1: KES 101,500 | Year 2: KES 86,000. Fee Structure: <a href="/admissions/fee-structure">View full fee structure</a>Fees per Year

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Master of Data Science

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Overview

The Master of Data Science is designed to address the critical need for skilled data scientists in a developing country context. This programme is designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge required to thrive in the rapidly expanding field of data science. With a curriculum that balances theory with practical, hands-on training, graduates will be prepared to contribute to data-driven decision-making in both public and private sectors, ensuring they are job-ready and ethically responsible in their roles.

Career Prospects

Prospects
Graduates are well-positioned to pursue a variety of high-demand careers in sectors that are increasingly reliant on data-driven decision-making including:
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Analyst
Big Data Engineer
Data Engineer

PROGRAMME DURATION2 Years

FEE PER YEARTotal Fee: KES 187,500 | Year 1: KES 101,500 | Year 2: KES 86,000. Fee Structure: <a href="/admissions/fee-structure">View full fee structure</a>

APPLICATION STATUSOpen

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2026 — Ongoing

Admission Requirements

A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for Masters Programmes:
A Bachelors degree in a relevant area of study or an equivalent qualification recognised by Senate.
A Bachelors degree with at least a Pass or an equivalent qualification recognized by Senate and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from the Open University of Kenya or an institution recognized by Senate.
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