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The Best SQL Jobs for a Data Scientist

Data science professionals have a difficult, yet rewarding job: analyzing multiple databases of structured and unstructured data to help create a product and improve services. If you’ve ever worked at an organization with multiple shared folders for collaboration, you have an idea of how messy data can become. Now multiply your internal database by a factor of 1,000, and you have an idea of what data science professionals need to digest, reorganize, and package to build a product or service. One of the most important tools in the arsenal of a data science professional in dealing with large datasets is SQL.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Meet the Online MSDS Student Council

We are excited to introduce you to our Spring 2021 online MSDS student council! This newly formed organization aims to develop consistency and collaboration across cohorts, connect with the broader UVA and professional communities, and advocate for online students with faculty and staff.

Monday, April 19, 2021

Getting a job in data science while working remotely

How to Get a Job in Data Science in a Remote Working World

Most data scientists have a master’s degree. A study by Burtch Works found that 91% of data scientists have at least a master’s degree, and 48% have PhDs. Therefore, it’s worth pursuing a master’s degree instead of a short course or boot camp.

Friday, March 19, 2021

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How Much Do Data Scientists Need to Know about Statistics?

Statistics is an inherently necessary component of data science.

Monday, March 15, 2021

UVA School of Data Science Trains Students to Deliver Valuable Insights

High-Demand Business Intelligence Roles in Healthcare

Hiring managers are searching for candidates who understand business intelligence (BI) and data science to discover valuable—often life-saving—insights.

Friday, March 12, 2021

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Data Science Jobs: What is a Data Architect?

The UVA online MS in Data Science provides students the technical and soft skills for a career as a data architect.

Thursday, January 21, 2021

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The Best Business Intelligence Jobs for Data Scientists

Business intelligence is a fast-growth area of data science that comes with excellent salaries and involves technical challenges and business strategy.

Thursday, January 7, 2021

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Data Science Jobs: What is a Cloud Product Manager?

Cloud product managers focus on strategy, execution, and user understanding and the UVA online MSDS provides the foundation for this fast-growing career.

Friday, December 18, 2020

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Lessons learned while opening the School of Data Science

UVA opened the School of Data Science, one of the first independent data science schools.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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The Future of Data Science

The prediction that data science will become the “sexiest job” of the 21st century has come true.

Friday, July 17, 2020

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