MS in Applied Data Science Curriculum

MS in Applied Data Science – In-Person

The In-Person program is ideal for those who learn best in an in-person classroom environment, want access to in-person student services and amenities, and prefer to be in Chicago for the duration of the degree program. To view a complete list of course offerings, please visit the in-person program website.

MS in Applied Data Science – Online

Leverage the latest tools in data analytics with our online data science master’s degree. The online program gives you maximum flexibility, while broadening your network of peers. To view a complete list of course offerings, please visit the online program website.

Joint MBA/MS in Applied Data Science program

The joint degree with UChicago’s Booth School of Business is ideal for ambitious students looking to supplement their MBA studies with a cutting-edge education in data science. To view a complete list of course offerings, please visit the joint MBA/MS program website.

Program Requirements (1200 units required for degree completion)

  • For students admitted prior to Autumn 2024:
    • Foundational courses (4 courses – Zero Unit)
    • Core Courses (7 courses – 100 Units each)
    • Electives (3 courses – 100 Units each)
    • Capstone Project (2 courses – 100 Units each)
  • For students admitted Autumn 2024 and beyond:
    • Foundational courses (4 courses) – Optional
    • Core Courses (6 courses – 100 Units each)
    • Electives (4 courses – 100 Units each)
    • Capstone Project (2 courses – 100 Units each)
    • Career Seminar Requirement (Zero Units)
  • For information on the program requirements for the joint MBA/MS in Applied Data Science programs, please visit the joint MBA/MS program.

Career Seminar Series (Non-Credit, Required)

Increasingly, employers demand data scientists and analytics professionals who are not only technically excellent but also superior collaborators, reliable communicators, ethical problem-solvers, and more. To ensure that our graduates remain as top candidates in the job market, we provide tailored support through our required, multi-quarter Career Seminar. The Seminar is designed to counter-balance students’ time commitments in other courses.

Students enroll in the Career Seminar each quarter (4 quarters required) on a Pass/Fail basis  in order to engage in unique content throughout their degree program. For more information on the Career Seminar, please visit the Career Seminar FAQs.

*Students with significant, relevant full-time work experience may be eligible to waive this requirement.

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