MAS Data Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Data is everywhere and part of everything we do—and the data science landscape is constantly evolving. Professionals who are able to master big data and stay current with the most up-to-date trends in the field are vital to meet this moment. Prepare with skills and knowledge to lead in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and data visualizations with Illinois Tech’s project-based Master of Data Science.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Applied Mathematics | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: CS 577 Deep Learning and Neural Network; CS 584/MATH 569 Machine Learning/Statistical Learning; CSP 554 Big Data Technology.

Career pathways

Graduates of our master’s program in data science are prepared for a multitude of careers, such as: Data Scientist; Data Analyst; Machine Learning Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact the Department of Computer Science at [email protected] with any questions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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