Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required.

12–15 months

33 credit hours of graduate coursework

Approximately $455 (USD) per credit

(About $455 x 33 credits = $15,000), with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course.

Save up to $2,730

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Careers

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a diverse range of careers in the field of IT as you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and understanding of data science to work in a variety of industries. You'll learn in-demand skills, such as:

Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Big Data Technologies
Statistical Analysis and Modeling
Designing, implementing, and managing databases

Admissions Information

Important Dates

Spring A - Enrollment deadline is January 28th

  • November 4, 2024: Spring A Registration
  • January 13, 2025: Spring A courses begin
  • January 28, 2025: Last day to register for Spring A Courses
  • February 17, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring A
  • March 7,2025: Last day of Spring A courses

Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st

  • November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration
  • March 10, 2025: Spring B courses begin
  • March 31, 2025: Last day to register for Spring B Courses
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring B
  • May 9,2025: Last day of Spring B courses

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Build the skills you'll need for your Computer Science degree

Prepare for your computing career, and learn to:

  • Build the computing-specific study skills you’ll need for your degree
  • Apply theoretical perspectives, statistics and mathematics tools to real-life situations and challenges
  • Assess different research practices, theories and sources of information
  • Develop practical programming skills and problem-solving techniques using Python

Get ready for a career in computer science

£48,733 / $108,145 average salary

Computer Science graduates develop a wealth of job-ready skills helping them prepare for a range of roles available globally.(Indeed.com, 2023)

14.5% projected job growth

Job vacancies in computer science are expected to grow globally with an estimated 3.5 million jobs by 2026.(Gitnux 2023)

Access to a range of sectors

Computer science graduates build skills integral to modern life and are therefore in high demand across many different industries including technology, finance, health and more.(QS 2023)

Set your sights on in-demand jobs

  • Computer scientist

  • Computer programmer

  • Software engineer

  • Computer systems analyst

  • Web developer

  • Mobile app developer

  • Creative coder

  • Music/audio engineer

  • Interface designer

  • Database manager

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Career services for students

The University of London Career Service lets you easily access careers and employability support, regardless of your career stage. 

Award-winning staff use a personalised approach, working closely with alumni and leading employers to offer industry-relevant career development guidance through tailored live sessions.

With a range of online support including international vacancy portals, live career webinars and drop-in sessions and careers training modules, the Career Service will help you maximise the potential of your highly sought-after computing skills.

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