Data Science Degree

Program Overview

This degree includes 12 courses. At least one three-week, precapstone course is taken on campus.

• Get started with two admission courses. You begin by completing two stipulated degree courses as outlined on the degree requirements page. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
• Apply to the program. While you are completing your second admission course, you submit your application. We have application periods in the fall, spring, and summer.
• Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, in the fall, spring, or summer. To fully experience Harvard, you take the three-week, precapstone course on campus.
• Complete a capstone. You work in teams to apply knowledge and skills gained in the program to a data science research project in collaboration with industry, government, or academic partners. By selecting project ideas from a range of fields and gaining hands-on experience in data science practice, you’ll be expected to produce publishable-quality results and present your work to peers and collaborating organizations.
• Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Data Science.