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Offered by the University of Michigan, a top-ranked public research university in the U.S.
Hands-on learning from anywhere, engaging group discussions with professors and peers.
Approximate program length depending on course load.
Tuition rate is determined by residency.
The Master of Applied Data Science is both for students who want to start or advance their careers in data science, and become a data science leader in their industry. 57% of our alumni reported an average salary of $121,000.00 or more upon graduation in 2022-2023.
Read the 2023 UMSI Employment Report.
UMSI has a dedicated career coach for MADS students who works with you directly to provide personalized coaching for every phase of your job/internship search or career advancement. MADS students also have access to our online career resource library and UMSI CareerLink, a database of job postings and employer contacts only available to students in the School of Information.
Watch a career development office webinar to learn more.
University of Michigan School of Information’s 9,000+ alumni include data scientists, user-experience engineers, web designers, data engineers, librarians and archivists, entrepreneurs, and information architects. Graduates have the opportunity to join the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and network with over 630,000 living alumni around the globe. Go Blue!
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In our annual survey, 94% of iMSM graduates rated their educational experience as "Excellent" or "Good," highlighting the program's paramount quality.(2023)
iMSM students often tackle real job challenges in projects, seeking advice from peers and faculty. Graduates overwhelmingly report applying their learning effectively in professional settings.(2023)
Our flexible iMSM program allows students to set their graduation pace, with most completing their degree in about one year on average.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 88% of students to end in these business fields, with management and general business making up 48% of the share.
Business Management and Administration
General Business
Accounting
Finance
Marketing and Marketing Research
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