Graduate Pathway in Data Science

Drew University

The Graduate Pathway in Data Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Drew University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next year of graduate study at a number of well-known US universities.

This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Drew Graduate Pathway programs provide students with comprehensive support to continue studies.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Data Science

Drew University

Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA Completion of a three-year Chinese diploma with 2.5 GPA. A background in business, analytics, computing or other related majors is required.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores) , TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 48, Duolingo 100

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 26th August 2026 - Degree end date: 12th May 2027

Semester 1 fall: 26th August 2026 - 18th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 13th January 2027 - 12th May 2027

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 13th January 2027 - Degree end date: 17th December 2027

Semester 1 spring: 13th January 2027 - 12th May 2027
Semester 2 fall: 22nd August 2027 - 17th December 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 37,660.00

Approximate cost

$ 37,660.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

30 Credit hour program 6-9 Credit hours apply from Pathway depending on the start term, if all prerequisite courses have been completed.21-24 Credit hours remaining toward degree depending on the start term of the Pathway program.

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Hours

Semester 1

CSCI 150

Introduction to Computer Science in Python

3 Credit Hours

EAP 501

Graduate Skills I: Reading/Writing

3 Credit Hours

EAP 502

Graduate Skills I: Listening/Speaking

3 Credit Hours

STAT 207

Introductory Statistics

3 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

12 Credit Hours

Semester 2

DSCI 510

Computational Thinking/Programming in Python

3 Credit Hours

DSCI 550

Data Analytics using SQL and Relational Databases

3 Credit Hours

EAP 503

Graduate Skills II: Reading and Writing

3 Credit Hours

EAP 504

Graduate Skills II: Listening and Speaking

3 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

12 Credit Hours

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
Undergraduate prerequisite coursework in Programming and Statistics is required with a grade of B or better.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Data Science

Drew University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Data Science

Drew University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Hours

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression