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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.
Earn a master of applied data science from a top ranked institution from anywhere in the world
The MADS program is fully developed, taught, and administered by the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan leverages Coursera’s online education platform to deliver the program curriculum, allowing MADS students to benefit from Coursera features such as interactive video transcription, in-course note taking, and seamless learning across multiple devices.
As a MADS student, you are able to learn on your schedule and on the device of your choice. Courses are made up of modules that can be completed during commutes or other short periods of spare time. Technical assignments are cloud hosted and often enable students to get immediate feedback. Courses include supplementary readings, video lectures, assignments, and discussions on Slack. You’ll develop hands-on skills using a multidisciplinary approach embedded in information, computer science, economics, and statistics.
Lectures are organized into weekly modules, available via video playback or interactive transcript. Pace yourself through online lectures before meeting with the teaching team and your classmates to dive deeper into the material.
Access your courses from anywhere — you can even download them to your mobile device and study offline without using your data plan.
Interact with fellow students through course discussion forums. Get access to every question asked and answered by previous students.
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. Today, Gies faculty prepare more than 8,000 future business leaders from around the world to put their purpose into practice and provide transformative leadership in a global economy.
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