Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Accredited degree (100% online)

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.

Student Experience

Being ready to work in the interdisciplinary field of data science requires an interdisciplinary education. Because the computer science and applied mathematics departments that support this program focus on interdisciplinary study and research, you’ll learn data science concepts that are applicable across business, industry, academia, and public sectors.

Embrace the opportunity to learn from leading-edge professionals and accomplished researchers at Illinois Tech. Our faculty guide students in exploring new frontiers in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data, cloud tech, and manufacturing, and more.

How will I access the degree?

The Master of Data Science program is delivered as a fully online degree via Coursera. 

Learning Material
You can access learning material via on-demand videos or interactive transcripts. You can pace yourself through the learning material before engaging in related discussions with faculty and peers.
Mobile
Access your courses from anywhere—you can even download them to your mobile device and study offline without using your data plan.
Forums
Interact with fellow students through course discussion forums. Get access to every question asked and answered by previous students.
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Pre-recorded lecture videos

Pace yourself through online lectures, with high-quality video lectures from instructors, complete with interactive transcript.

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Attend live sessions or office hours

Get answers to your questions, in virtual office hours with instructors and teaching assistants, and live sessions alongside your fellow students.

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Dig deeper on your own time

Dive deeper into course materials with slide decks that include explanations from instructors with visual aids.

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Learn alongside an online community

Connect with fellow learners in staff-moderated discussion forums to share ideas, ask questions and grow together.

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Network with peers

Meet and network with your classmates as you progress through the programme.

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Study on your own schedule

With self-paced assignments, get your coursework done during the week when it’s convenient for you.

Meet your instructors

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Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey

Associate Professor (Education), Department of Statistics, London School of Economics

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Dr Jill Stuart

Dr Jill Stuart

Visiting Fellow and Dissertation Support Supervisor, Department of Government, London School of Economics

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University of London

The University of London is a federal university which includes 17 world-leading colleges. 

Pioneering distance learning since 1858, the University of London has enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality degrees across the globe. 

Today, the University of London is a global leader in flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 40,000 students in over 190 countries, and delivering research that changes lives all over the world. 

To find out more about the University of London, visit www.london.ac.uk.

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