Master of Applied Data Science

1-3 Years

Full-time and part-time options available
34 Credits

Completed through 27+ courses

Do you like the idea of using data to help solve real-life challenges?

A Master of Applied Data Science degree from the University of Michigan School of Information could be your entry into one of today’s most in-demand fields. According to LinkedIn, data scientist jobs increased 56% last year and data scientist is ranked the #1 most promising job in America for 2019.

The Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) program will equip you with thorough preparation for managing data science from beginning to end in any number of real world contexts. It blends theory, computation, and application in a flexible online format. The MADS program includes study and application in data collection, processing, analysis, visualization, reporting, and intervention. It will enable you to learn how to draw conclusions and inform decisions with data, while being attuned to ethical considerations of data use.

Skills You'll Gain

Computational methods for big data
Visualizing data using multiple approaches
Analytic techniques (machine learning, network analysis, natural language processing, experiment design and analysis, causal inference, etc.)
Data science application in context (search and recommender systems, social media analytics, learning analytics, etc.)

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the MADS degree reflects the quality and value expected from a Michigan education. We offer competitive rates for both in-state and out-of-state students. Because U-M is partially state-funded, Michigan residents pay a lower rate. The rates are the same whether students are taking classes full or part time.

The total cost of the 34-credit degree (AY 2019/2020) is $31,688 for in-state and $42,262 for out-of-state students, before fees.

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Distance Education Disclosure

Current and prospective online students are advised to review the notices provided on our Distance Education Disclosures page. This page contains institutional policies and federally required disclosures that impact online students, including information about the state authorization and professional licensure status of the university's online programs, unique complaint procedures available to out-of-state online students, and important notices for international students.