Overview

Unlike pure data science programs, this Big Data Analytics program at the University of South Florida includes the human and social implications of information and technology, bringing in critical components of cognition, ethics, biases and storytelling into a strong, big data analytics curriculum.

Outcomes

This program will graduate advanced big data practitioners, researchers and scientists who can work with large data, write code, develop models and build systems, and do so while acutely aware of potential biases and ethical uses issues.

Students will develop theoretical and applied skills, including how to design, implement and evaluate information-focused big data technologies that support decision-making across social and organizational contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory of Algorithms
Data Mining
Advanced Analytics
Machine Learning
Advanced Database Management
Big Data for Business
Control Theory and Optimization
Design of Experiments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 12 other PhDs in Data Analytics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s required; Master’s Degree in a relevant area preferred
Prior training and/or experience in technology, including areas such as computer programming through data structures, database management systems, linear algebra, and networking and graph theory.
Each student will be reviewed to determine their level of technical qualifications to pursue the Ph.D. If deficiencies are noted, additional suggested coursework may be required for admission.
GRE scores are to be strong and competitive and will be reviewed holistically in the context of the overall application package
Personal statement of purpose/interest
3 Letters of recommendation
Current curriculum vitae
Virtual interviews

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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