A year into its launch, UC San Diego’s online Master of Data Science (MDS) program is empowering a diverse new generation of students to make their mark on the rapidly expanding data science industry. As the university’s first venture into online education at the graduate level, the accessible online program allows students to earn a degree from wherever they call home. The two-year program—which has been designed with working professionals in mind—is jointly led by UC San Diego’s Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI) and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). “Data science is growing as a field and businesses increasingly want data scientists who understand the full lifecycle of a project, including potential broader impacts,” said David Danks, HDSI faculty chair and professor of data science and philosophy. “The MDS degree provides exactly this type of holistic approach to the practice of data science.”