Is Math background mandatory for admission to MS in Data Science programme at NYU?
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Although admittance to New York University's Master of Science in Data Science degree does not need a particular mathematics major, a solid mathematical foundation is necessary. To be considered for the program, you must have completed the following or equivalents:
- Calculus I: limits, derivatives, series, integrals, etc.
- Linear Algebra
- One of Calculus II, Probability, Statistics, or an advanced physics, engineering, or econometrics course with heavy mathematical content.
Candidates with prior exposure in large-scale scientific computing, data mining, computational statistics, machine learning, or operations research are given preference.
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As per data from the latest employment report of 2022 released by the institute, Goldman Sachs is not among the list of recruiters hiring undergraduate and postgraduate graduates from the institute.
However, there are several other prominent MNC's who are part of the institute's recruitment network, including:
· Amazon
· Apple
· Google
· JP Morgan Chase & Co
· Microsoft
· Morgan Stanley
Yes, a valid GRE score is required for securing admission to NYU Tandon. But, GRE scores are only applicable to a select number of courses.
Students are advised to refer the official institute website to get the complete list of courses requiring GRE scores.
A GRE score is optional for students looking to pursue an MS in Computer Science from the institute.
NYU Tandon offers UG, PG & Ph.D. courses in a range of sectors including Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Management & Law among others.
Mentioned below are some of the popular UG courses offered by the institute:
· Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
· Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)
· Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
· Bachelor of Science (Integrated Design & Media)
· Bachelor of Science (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
The institute also offers a range of PG courses to students interested in higher studies, mentioned below are s
NYU houses more than 21,000 international students. The ethnic breakdown of the international UG students enrolled at NYU can be checked out from the table given below:
Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
---|---|
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 20 |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 48 |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1,168 |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 1,258 |
Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 1988 |
African AmericanHispanic/Latino | 4,164 |
White, non-Hispanic | 6,395 |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 6,408 |
Nonresidents | 7,611 |
Total | 29,069 |
NYU offers over 14 BBA programs to international students. Some popular specializations are Applied Science in Business, Fine Arts in Film and Television, Sports Management, Public Policy, Business and Political Economy, Business, Economics, Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Mathematics, Business and Technology Management, Financial Engineering, Accounting, and Real Estate.

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