Master of Applied Data Science

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Master of Applied Data Science

University of Michigan

Application deadline: 15 March

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Accredited diploma

Offered by the University of Michigan, a top-ranked public research university in the U.S.

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, engaging group discussions with professors and peers.

12 – 36 months

Approximate program length depending on course load.

$37,823 - $50,369 USD

Tuition rate is determined by residency.

Admissions

This degree is designed for students who want to take on real-world data challenges and gain a comprehensive understanding of how data is collected, processed, analyzed, visualized, and presented across a variety of industries. Students will learn how to apply advanced data science skills in ways that help organizations become more effective, strategic, ethical and successful in an era of generative artificial intelligence. 

Applicants should have a history of academic and/or professional success, demonstrate creativity and a commitment to sophisticated problem solving, and exhibit persistence, leadership and initiative.

Spring A

Enroll from November 4, 2024 to January 28, 2025

Spring B

Enroll from November 4, 2024 to March 31, 2025

Application information

Applications for Spring/Summer 2025 are now open. Don't miss your opportunity, apply today.

  • Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
  • Classes begin: May 6, 2025
  • Add/Drop: May 27, 2025

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Application information

Applications for Spring/Summer 2025 are now open. Don't miss your opportunity, apply today.

  • Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
  • Classes begin: May 6, 2025
  • Add/Drop: May 27, 2025

Upcoming Information Sessions

Attend an upcoming Information Session

Have questions? Request Info here

Get a head start on your degree with courses, specializations, or certificates. Learn more

How to begin your degree journey

There is no formal application process for this degree program. Admission is entirely performance-based. With performance-based admissions, you can skip the process of taking admissions tests, and paying application fees. 
To be admitted to the Master of Information Technology program as a degree-seeking student, you must enroll in and complete all three courses in the performance pathway with a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or better. All pathway courses are part of the core degree curriculum, which means your progress will directly stack toward the full degree.

Performance Pathway

Getting started on your degree with Open Content

Explore open content courses for this degree program. Enroll in courses that align to the Master of Information Technology curriculum.

Review the upcoming academic calendar and upgrade your courses to for-credit by the next upcoming enrollment date. The upgrading process requires course registration and tuition payment via the Illinois Tech’s Registration Portal.

Upon upgrading, you will need to complete additional course content and/or take a for-credit final assessment to be granted degree credit. Access to additional content and for-credit final assessments will be available in the beginning of the term selected. Courses graded with a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or better will count towards this 100 percent online degree program!