Applications close on 15 March for Spring/Summer 2025. Start your application.
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.
Student Experience
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.
Meet your instructors
Kevin Vaccaro
Adjunct Industry Professor, Information Technology and Management
About Illinois Tech
Illinois Tech is a top-tier, nationally ranked, private research university with programs in business, engineering, computer science, architecture, design, natural sciences, human sciences, and law. The university offers bachelor of science, master of science, professional master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as certificates for in-demand STEM fields and other areas of innovation. Talented students from around the world choose to study at Illinois Tech because of the access to real-world opportunities, experiential learning, connections with the business community, renowned academic programs, high value, and career outcomes of graduates.
About the College of Computing
Many faculty members from the College of Computing work in the tech industry, bringing bona fide expertise to the classroom that will uniquely help you prepare for your career. You can tap into their knowledge in areas such as data analysis, digital system architecture, information system management, business system analysis, voice/data system analysis, software development, mobile application development, systems administration, web applications development, and more. National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Illinois Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA)
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA) exists as a collaborative, information-based enterprise dedicated to strengthening and normalizing relationships between the two commands and academic institutions. This relationship stimulates and develops new thinking, examines cross-organizational solutions, and helps cultivate future generations of defense and security practitioners.