Master of Applied Data Science Program By University of Michigan-Ann Arbor |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

01 Oct, 2020Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) program will equip students 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 students to learn how to draw conclusions and inform decisions with data, while being attuned to ethical considerations of data use. This degree is for people who are interested in taking on real-world data challenges and preparing for leadership positions in data science. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) program will equip students 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 students to learn how to draw conclusions and inform decisions with data, while being attuned to ethical considerations of data use. This degree is for people who are interested in taking on real-world data challenges and preparing for leadership positions in data science. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

100+
01 Oct 2020
Jan

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More programs from the university

At undergraduate level, the University of Michigan offers more than 250 different degree programs across 15 of U-M's 19 schools and colleges. The process for international students in applying for undergraduate degrees at Michigan is very similar to the process for domestic students. You should apply via The Common Application and submit the following:

  • University of Michigan Questions (required admissions essays)
  • Paid application fee
  • SAT or ACT test results
  • Proof of proficiency in English (if it’s not your first language)
  • High school transcript, translated to English if necessary
  • Teacher evaluation

Two out of three domestic undergraduate students receive financial aid. You can check the university’s Office of Financial Aid as your resource for what scholarships are available and how you can apply. The university also has a Net Price Calculator which can help you estimate the cost of your studies. 

The University of Michigan’s Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies currently has more than 8,600 students and 1,400 post-doctoral fellows enrolled within 18 of the 19 schools and colleges across campus. The graduate school offers 151 doctoral degrees, 83 master’s programs and 53 certificate programs. As well as offering a large variety of graduate programs at the Ann Arbor main campus, the university’s Dearborn campus offers graduate programs in engineering, computer science, education and public administration, while the Flint campus offers programs such as Arts Administration and Liberal Studies. 

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